Teacher, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

At Grafton Integrated Health Network, we’re guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As a Special Education Teacher, your work has meaningful impact—you’ll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each student’s growth.

• Manages daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
• Assesses student academic abilities and develops goals and objectives for the academic portion of the student’s IEPs.
• Develops, plans and implements lesson plans that meet identified goals and incorporate student behavioral characteristics and communication abilities.
• Documents and evaluates student progress and prepares reports to the treatment team.
• Leads the work of instructional assistants and provides guidance and support.
• Implements crisis intervention strategies and documents incidents.
• Prepares related program reports and documentation such as incident reports, quarterly progress reports, etc.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education or a related field.
• Valid Virginia teaching license or eligibility for conditional license.
• Preferred 1 year of experience teaching students with special educational needs, or equivalent combination.
• Behavior management program certification (e.g., MANDT, UKERU).
• Valid driver’s license.

Competitive teacher pay scale FY2026 and a robust benefits package.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Paid Career Development and 401(k) match up to $2,500 annually.

Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

For questions or to apply, contact hr.