Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location: Lynchburg, VA 24502
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Based on education and experience.
Join Rivermont Schools in Virginia, where we provide therapeutic education for students ages 2-22 with autism, behavioral challenges, and unique learning needs. With a 35-year legacy, our accredited programs help students develop emotional and behavioral skills, empowering them to reach milestones and prepare for a return to their home schools.
At the heart of our work are our core values -
integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support - which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day
Why Join Us?- Salary- Based on education and experience.
- Weekday Schedule - Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
Paid School Breaks & Time Off - Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset. - Comprehensive Benefits - Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
- Financial Perks - Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
- Professional Development - Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
- Supportive Team - Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
- Make an Impact - Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.
Your Role as a Special Education Teacher - Support daily school operations and staff supervision to ensure policy compliance
- Maintain educational and counseling records
- Assist with staff and activity scheduling per VDOE and accreditation standards
- Contribute to student treatment planning and class placement decisions
- Aid in curriculum development and provide instructional support materials
- Help manage campus budget and oversee supply and equipment procurement
- Report student progress to relevant stakeholders and agencies
- Coordinate school transportation logistics, safety, and vehicle upkeep
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
- Facilitate inter-agency collaboration to enhance student services
- Collect and analyze service outcome and quality indicator data
- Support staff training, development, and HR-related matters
- Manage behavioral crisis situations
- Promote a safe, sanitary, and healthy school environment
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students and stakeholders
Required Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in any field.
- Must hold (or be eligible for) certification by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) with endorsement in either special education or adaptive curriculum
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today at newstoryschools.com! At Rivermont Schools, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, drug-free workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for students with special needs!
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