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Special Education Teacher

Elk Hill Farm IncCharlottesville, VA, US
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of children and families?

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!

We are an organization that :

  • Is honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace
  • Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient
  • Has talented, hardworking employees
  • Advocates for mental health issues
  • Offers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staff
  • Provides a generous time-off and holiday package
  • Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staff
  • Provides tuition assistance
  • Elk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

PRIMARY FUNCTION of a Special Education Teacher :

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES of a Special Education Teacher :

  • Develop and implement individualized plans to attain appropriate educational goals for each youth
  • Demonstrate a high level of competence, motivation, and commitment as a total staff member
  • Implement educational practices and carry out educa­tional respon­sibilities which enhance the cognitive, social, and emotional growth of students
  • Provide a classroom environment for dealing with and resolving emotional problems of each youth
  • Develop and maintain a physical classroom environment conducive to learning
  • Maintain complete records on the academic progress and achievement of each student
  • Log interactions of the group
  • Understand thoroughly the group process and team strategies when interacting with the youth
  • Build positive, caring relationships with the youth based on respect, trust, and good communication
  • Work cooperatively with staff to improve the quality of the total program
  • Be able to accept and give professional feedback regarding total staff members
  • Work to promote an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and under­standing among all staff and other persons associated with Elk Hill Farm
  • Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Valid teaching certificate in subject area taught (or ability to obtain a valid teaching certificate) and / or Special Education pursing Special Education endorsement within two years
  • Experience working with youth, preferably in a group environment
  • Good physical health and ability to administer behavior management techniques
  • Ability to work effectively with other staff
  • Ability to design and provide educational plans meeting the individualized needs of students
  • Valid driver's license
  • Sense of humor
  • 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.

    Note : Elk Hill Farm, Inc. reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.

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