Special Education Teacher
Company: Rivermont Schools
Location: Dinwiddie
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a
mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing
company with excellent benefits, such as tuition reimbursement,
generous paid time off, and so much more? Rivermont School located
at 12318 Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA is seeking a qualified
Special Education Teacher to join our team. Special Education
Teachers play an integral role in the success of our students. The
position provides academic instruction and mentors students in a
team environment, under the supervision of the Principal, Asst
Principal, and/or BCBA/BCaBA. Special Education Teachers are
responsible for overseeing the classroom team, including the
dynamics and functioning of all staff within their classroom to
fulfill the individual curriculum and self-care needs of the
students. Candidates seeking Provisional Licensure must meet all
requirements and be willing to complete the required VDOE
coursework within 90 school days to become provisionally licensed.
Provisional Licensure Requirements: Must have a bachelor's degree
from a regionally accredited college or university Must complete
the VDOE required coursework within 90 school days to become
eligible for provisional licensure. The coursework is in the
competencies of foundations for educating students with
disabilities and an understanding and application of the legal
aspects and regulatory requirements associated with identification,
education, and evaluation of students with disabilities After
receiving provisional licensure, a teacher has 3 years to satisfy
all the requirements and coursework/testing to be eligible for a
collegiate (bachelor level) or postgraduate (Master level or
higher) license. The Ideal candidate will have: Virginia Department
of Education License, License Eligible, or Provisional License
Eligible Three (3) years teaching experience working with children
with behavior/learning disorders is preferred Strong written and
verbal communication skills Great attention to detail A positive
can-do attitude Valid Virginia Driver's License is preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with members of the
multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate
services. Provide appropriate guidance, leadership, and direction
to staff within the classroom. Use research-based classroom
strategies that are grounded in higher-order thinking,
problem-solving, and real-world connections for all students.
Evaluate and assess student mastery of content to make
instructional decisions. Communicate student achievements and
progress to students, parents, and others. Assist in the collection
of quality indicator data metrics. Maintain student confidentiality
per agency policy. FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule regulations, and
student/counselor confidentiality. BENEFITS Eligible Rivermont
Employees will receive competitive pay and benefits including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance Voluntary
Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and Accident
Coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement 401K
with 100% vested company contribution Healthcare, dependent care,
and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) Wellness Incentive Program Employee Discount Program
Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items
Located throughout Virginia, Rivermont schools provide a
therapeutic educational program for students ages 2-22 in early
education through post-graduate studies with special needs,
including those associated with autism spectrum disorder,
behavioral challenges, and have difficulty learning in a
traditional school setting. We offer an academic learning
environment integrated with behavior support services for students
diagnosed with autism or emotional/behavioral disorders. Our
multidisciplinary teams collaborate with families, school districts
and community partners to empower children in overcoming challenges
and creating new stories in their lives. Rivermont Schools is part
of the New Story network of schools, clinics, and services. New
Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities
employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also
committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our
employees and the students we serve. For more information about
Rivermont Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website
http://www.rivermontschools.com/ Education Required Bachelors or
better in Education Licenses & Certifications Required Teacher -
Gen Ed K-12 Skills Required Classroom Management Crisis
Intervention Lesson Plan Development Student Information System
Keywords: Rivermont Schools, Annandale , Special Education Teacher, Education / Teaching , Dinwiddie, Virginia
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