ABA-Driven Special Education Teacher | IEP Lead

Rivermont Schools; Raphine (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

School breaks

Gym discounts

Mindfulness apps

Prescription savings

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Leadership training

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA contributions

Job summary

Rivermont Schools on our Roanoke campus serves students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. We seek a dedicated educator to deliver ABA-based instruction to a class of 4–8 students ages 6–21 and to develop IEPs with families and district representatives.

You’ll collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs, ensure compliance with IDEA, and maintain clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
• Active Virginia DOE license with endorsement in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum) — or eligibility to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire
• Minimum 1 year of classroom experience supporting students with autism, EBD, or related disabilities (student teaching counts)
• Familiarity with IEP development, ABA principles, and positive behavior support strategies
• Valid Virginia driver's license

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily instruction across core academic subjects for a class of 4–8 students (ages 6–21) using individualized ABA-based lesson plans
• Develop, review, and implement IEPs in compliance with IDEA; lead or co-lead IEP meetings with families and district representatives
• Apply Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies; collect and analyze daily behavioral and academic data
• Collaborate with BCBAs, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists embedded in the building
• Maintain compliance documentation and communication logs in line with state and accreditation requirements

Skills

IEP development

ABA principles

Positive Behavior Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field

Virginia license with Special Education endorsement

Job description

Rivermont Schools on our Roanoke campus serves students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. We seek a dedicated educator to deliver ABA-based instruction to a class of 4–8 students ages 6–21 and to develop IEPs with families and district representatives.

You’ll collaborate with BCBAs, SLPs, and OTs, ensure compliance with IDEA, and maintain clear documentation.