Hiring Now - Special Education Teacher

Company: New Story Schools
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: October 7, 2021

Job Description:

Rivermont, is a subsidiary of New Story Schools, which is an educational organization comprised of special education schools in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. 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.

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, a New Story School in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to join our team. Autism Program 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 clinical supervision of a 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.

The Ideal candidate will have:

• Virginia Department of Education License or 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 Drivers 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 New Story School Employees will receive:

• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company contribution
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Tuition credit program for eligible dependents
• Employee Discount Program
• Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase items

New Story Schools 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 New Story Schools careers and benefits, please visit our website https://newstoryschools.com/careers

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience working with children with behavior/learning disorders is preferred.

Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• VDOE Teacher License
• Teacher - Spec. Ed.

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