Rivermont Schools Hiring for Teacher- Now Hiring for – SY at Lynchburg, VA Full Time

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.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Virginia Department of Education License

Three (3) years of 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 preferred

An Early Childhood Special Education endorsement

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 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 items

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.

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

ExperiencePreferredMinimum of 3 years teaching experience working with children with behavior/learning disorders is preferred.

EducationRequiredBachelors or better in Education

SkillsPreferredClassroom Management

Licenses & CertificationsPreferredVDOE Teacher License

Crisis Intervention

Lesson Plan Development

Student Information System