Elk Hill Farm Inc·Harrisonburg, Virginia
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing individualized educational plans to meet the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students. They must maintain a safe, structured classroom environment while fostering positive relationships and tracking student progress.
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Elk Hill's private day schools prioritize individual student needs to enhance social and emotional well-being, enabling students to engage effectively with the academic curriculum. At Elk Hill, we believe every child is unique and deserves a secure, caring, and a safe environment to grow and mature. We provide intensive services tailored to students' social, emotional, and academic needs, utilizing specific strategies and tools to foster a sense of well-being. This approach ensures students are ready for blended learning opportunities, including computer-based, small group, and large group settings.
Elk Hill was honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization.
If you want to work for a Top Workplace USA and a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!
To develop and provide a learning experience for each student that is responsive to his unique educational needs and in accordance with the total program goals.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Elk Hill Farm, Inc. reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.
Candidates must hold a valid teaching certificate in the subject area or be eligible to obtain one, with a preference for those pursuing a Special Education endorsement. Experience working with youth in a group setting and the ability to implement behavior management techniques are required.
Market context
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.