Special Education Teacher

Rivermont Schools; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Gym discounts

Mindfulness apps

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Rivermont Schools in Virginia serves students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized instruction and therapeutic support. We seek a dedicated special education teacher to help students reach their highest potential.

You will develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and IEPs, adapt instruction for diverse learning needs, and collaborate with therapists, families, and behavior specialists to promote academic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Eligibility for or possession of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) certification with endorsement in special education or adaptive curriculum.
• Strong instructional, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs using research-based strategies and behavior analytic principles
• Collaborate with behavior specialists, therapists, and families to support academic and behavioral progress
• Assess student performance and adjust instruction to promote mastery and engagement
• Maintain accurate documentation of student data, progress, and compliance with state and school requirements

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

VDOE certification with endorsement in special education

Job description

About the role

At Rivermont Schools, we serve students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. Our values of compassion, collaboration, and growth guide everything we do. Join us in helping students achieve their highest potential.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field
• Eligibility for or possession of Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) certification with endorsement in special education or adaptive curriculum
• Strong instructional, communication, and classroom management skills
• Valid Virginia driver's license

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and individualized education programs (IEPs)
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning needs using research-based strategies and behavior analytic principles
• Collaborate with behavior specialists, therapists, and families to support academic and behavioral progress
• Assess student performance and adjust instruction to promote mastery and engagement
• Maintain accurate documentation of student data, progress, and compliance with state and school requirements

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Rivermont Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.