Private Special Education Teacher​/Homeschool Educator- Middleburg

Full Time Middleburg, Virginia 20115

Position:
Private Special Education Teacher / Homeschool Educator

Location:

Middleburg, Virginia

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Hours:

Approximately 35 hours per week
Compensation: $120,000 per year

Start Date:

ASAP
Driving:
Required; vehicle provided for work-related driving
Travel:
Optional occasional travel opportunities

• 14 paid vacation days
• 5 paid sick/personal days
• All federal holidays paid
• $350 monthly Health & Wellness Stipend
• Vehicle provided for work-related driving
• Additional compensation for approved travel outside the normal schedule
• Private accommodations and all travel expenses provided when traveling

A warm, active family living on a beautiful horse farm in Middleburg, Virginia is seeking an experienced Special Education Teacher or similarly qualified professional to create and lead a personalized homeschool program for their happy, energetic 8-year-old son who is autistic and mostly non-speaking.

He communicates successfully through AAC, some spoken words, gestures, pointing, hand-leading, and sign. He is social, active, and enjoys engaging with the people and world around him. He does not have challenging behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, or elopement.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with significant autism experience who would enjoy moving beyond a traditional classroom or clinical environment. The family wants his education to combine academics with movement, outdoor learning, community involvement, activities, and real-world experiences.

The family’s 23-acre horse farm provides an exceptional setting for this approach, with extensive outdoor space, horses, a pool, and areas being developed specifically for additional sensory and recreational activities.

The goal is to create a structured but flexible educational program that builds academic skills while also helping him develop communication, independence, confidence, interests, and meaningful connections within his community.

The typical day will begin with individualized academic instruction in the morning, incorporating appropriate movement and sensory breaks.

Early afternoons will focus more heavily on experiential learning and may include community outings, horseback riding, outdoor activities, adaptive fitness, therapy appointments, recreational activities, and other opportunities identified by the educator.

The educator will have the autonomy to develop a thoughtful weekly plan while collaborating closely with the parents and the child’s existing therapists and specialists.

His previous teacher is also committed to helping with the transition and sharing successful strategies, routines, and information that will help the new educator get to know him.

• Develop and implement an individualized homeschool curriculum and weekly educational plan
• Provide one-on-one academic instruction based on the child’s abilities, goals, interests, and learning style
• Incorporate AAC and his other established communication methods throughout the day
• Create a consistent daily routine while remaining flexible to his individual needs
• Plan outdoor, community-based, recreational, and experiential learning opportunities
• Identify activities, hobbies, and experiences that encourage independence, communication, confidence, and skill development
• Coordinate with speech therapy, music therapy, adaptive fitness, and other providers
• Incorporate appropriate recommendations from therapists and specialists into the educational program
• Track progress and adjust teaching strategies and goals as needed
• Communicate regularly with the parents regarding progress, challenges, observations, and upcoming plans
• Drive to activities, appointments, and…