Special Education Teacher; Career Switcher OR Licensed

Special Education Teacher (Career Switcher OR Licensed)

Full Time 10 Month Professional Staunton, VA, US

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 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, ensuring students are ready for blended learning opportunities, including computer‑based, small group, and large group settings.

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.

• 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

• Valid teaching certificate in subject area taught (or ability to obtain a valid teaching certificate) and/or Special Education pursuing 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

• Competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full‑time staff
• Generous time‑off and holiday package
• 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full‑time staff

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.

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