Special Education Teacher Job at Rivermont Schools, Hot Springs, VA

QzRxUXFtNUtDVCtNUlBFZ0Noelh5a1ArOVE9PQ==
  • Rivermont Schools
  • Hot Springs, VA

Job Description

Title: Special Education Teacher

Location: Hot Springs, VA 24435

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?

  • 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!

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Weekday work, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Medix™

Clinical Research Coordinator - 239172 Job at Medix™

**Seeking an Oncology Clinical Research Coordinator / Oncology Clinical Research Nurse in Santa, Maria CA** MUST HAVE YEARS OF ONCOLOGY EXPERIENCE As one of the nations largest nonprofit health systems, our site operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals ...

The HT Group

Customer Service Representative Job at The HT Group

 ...ensuring a seamless customer experience from inquiry to order fulfillment. Contract-to-hire$25/hr Hybrid- 2 Days In Office/3 Remote Responsibilities: Build and maintain excellent relationships with assigned customer accounts and internal teams Respond to... 

Ardent Health

Radiation Therapy Manager Job at Ardent Health

 ...Overview Join our team as a full-time, Radiation Therapy Manager in Tulsa, OK. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better ~ Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources... 

D4 Delivery Solutions

Box Truck Delivery Driver and Assistants Job at D4 Delivery Solutions

 ...D4 Delivery Solutions Job Description: This is a Full-time driver position with D4 Delivery Solutions, LLC, delivering packages for Amazon! We need reliable , independent , flexible , hard workers who pay attention to details, can quickly problem... 

International Leadership of Texas

Special Education Self-Contained Teacher (Elementary) Job at International Leadership of Texas

 ...starting compensation package shown includes a $10,000 Special Education hiring incentive. Primary Purpose: Provide special...  ...with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers. 21. Compile, maintain, and...