Special Education Teacher - 2025 - 2026 School Year

Job Description

Job DescriptionTitle: Special Education Teacher - 2025 - 2026 School Year
Location: Lorton, VA 24540
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.

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

• Establishes instructional goals and objectives aligned with Virginia state assessments.
• Plans instruction and evaluations based on content knowledge, student needs, and curriculum standards.
• Adapts teaching strategies for diverse learners using classroom evaluations and benchmark assessments.
• Implements IEPs with appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet academic and behavioral goals.
• Uses applied behavior analysis strategies and research-based methods for instruction.
• Assesses student mastery of content to guide instructional decisions and communicates progress to parents and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with the classroom team to develop positive behavior support plans and conducts team meetings.
• Communicate with students, the team and parents to achieve common goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree.
• Certification by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) with endorsement in either special education or adaptive curriculum or Certification in another state.
• Valid Virginia Drivers License
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with students, families, and staff.
• Active listening and emotional intelligence to support students' needs.
• Ability to foster a positive, professional school environment with patience and adaptability.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication.

Ready to Make an Impact? Apply Today!

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!