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Special Education Teacher

Rivermont Schools·Roanoke, Virginia

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 4 months ago
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Special Education Teacher

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About the role

Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with individualized education programs while adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs. Collaborate with behavior specialists and therapists to support student progress and maintain accurate documentation of performance.

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.

At Rivermont Schools, we provide specialized education for students ages 6–21 with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

Our Roanoke campus serves approximately 40 students across structured ABA-based classroom environments, supported by a dedicated clinical team.

What You'll Need Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field Active VDOE license with endorsement in Special Education (Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum) — or eligibility to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire Minimum 1 year of classroom experience supporting students with autism, EBD, or related disabilities (student teaching counts) Familiarity with IEP development, ABA principles, and positive behavior support strategies Valid Virginia driver's license What You'll Do Deliver daily instruction across core academic subjects for a class of 4–8 students (ages 6–21) using individualized ABA-based lesson plans Develop, review, and implement IEPs in compliance with IDEA; lead or co-lead IEP meetings with families and district representatives Apply Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies; collect and analyze daily behavioral and academic data Collaborate with BCBAs, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists embedded in the building Maintain compliance documentation and communication logs in line with state and accreditation requirements Why You’ll 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 talent@newstory.com.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and eligibility for Virginia Department of Education certification in special education. Candidates must possess strong instructional and classroom management skills along with a valid Virginia driver's license.

  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Behavioral support
  • Lesson planning
  • Data documentation
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional design
  • Special education
  • Student assessment
  • Individualized education programs
  • Evidence-based instruction
  • Adaptive curriculum

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health savings account
  • Leadership training
  • Disability coverage
  • Gym discounts
  • Career development programs
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • Prescription savings
  • Paid school breaks
  • Mindfulness apps

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Posted
Apr 13, 2026
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Rivermont Schools

Rivermont Schools provides educational, behavioral, and therapeutic support for students ages 5 to 22 who need specialized services throughout Virginia. With 17 campuses across the state, we offer individualized programs that help students overcome emotional, behavioral, and...

IndustryEducation
TypePublic Company
Size201-500 employees
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Special Education Teacher roles in Virginia are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates licensed in Special Education K-12 General Curriculum and comfortable supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs. These positions are competitive because schools often look for both state licensure and relevant mental health or behavior-support experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Virginia license status and highlight any experience with behavioral interventions in your application.

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