Special Education Teacher (Provisional Licensure Teachers Accepted)
Company: New Story Schools
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
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. - 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 supervision of the Principal, Asst Principal, and/or
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.
Candidates seeking Provisional Licensure must meet all requirements
and be willing to complete the required VDOE coursework within 90
school days to become provisionally licensed. -Provisional
Licensure Requirements: -
- Must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited
college or university
- Must complete the VDOE required coursework within 90 school
days to become eligible for provisional licensure. The coursework
is in the competencies of foundations for educating students with
disabilities and an understanding and application of the legal
aspects and regulatory requirements associated with identification,
education, and evaluation of students with disabilities
- After receiving provisional licensure, a teacher has 3 years to
satisfy all the requirements and coursework/testing to be eligible
for a collegiate (bachelor level) or postgraduate (Master level or
higher) license.The Ideal candidate will have:
- Virginia Department of Education License, License Eligible, or
Provisional 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 Driver's License is preferredRESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.BENEFITSEligible Rivermont Employees will receive
competitive pay and benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and
Accident Coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401K with 100% vested company contribution
- Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending
Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Rewards program which allows you to earn points to purchase
itemsRivermont, 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.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
ExperiencePreferred
- Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience working with
children with behavior/learning disorders is
preferred.EducationRequired
- Bachelors or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired
- VDOE Teacher License
- Teacher - Spec. Ed.
Keywords: New Story Schools, Lynchburg , Special Education Teacher (Provisional Licensure Teachers Accepted), Other , Lynchburg, Virginia
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