Special Education Teacher

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.

As a Special Education Teacher at Rivermont Schools you will create an engaging inclusive classroom environment where students with diverse learning needs can achieve academic and personal success. You will design lessons that integrate evidence-based instruction and behavioral supports to help every student reach their goals.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors 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 drivers license

What Youll 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 Youll 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. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .