Special Education Teacher

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Danville, VA. The stated annual compensation range is $50,000–$70,000. Rivermont Schools serves students with emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges through individualized education and therapeutic support. The teacher creates an inclusive classroom and develops instruction that supports students’ academic and personal goals. The role adapts lessons to individual learning needs, collaborates with families and specialists, assesses progress, and maintains required student documentation.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning and individualized education programs
• adapt instruction using research-based strategies and behavioral principles
• collaborate with behavior specialists, therapists, and families
• assess student performance and adjust instruction
• maintain student data, progress, and compliance documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

danville va

rivermont schools

full-time

individualized education programs

ieps

virginia standards of learning

behavioral support

inclusive classroom

student progress

family collaboration

paid school breaks

tuition reimbursement

$50k–$70k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and paid school breaks for select roles
• paid holidays
• wellness perks
• tuition reimbursement
• career development and leadership training
• 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• employer-funded HSA contributions.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is required, along with eligibility for or possession of Virginia Department of Education certification endorsed in special education or adaptive curriculum.

About the employer

Rivermont Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.