Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your contributions make a major impact on the lives of the children and families that we serve? Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed.

Elk Hill was honored as a 2024 Top Workplace USA. The Top Workplace USA winners are chosen based solely on employee feedback. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA are recognized for the great culture that exists at every level of the organization.

If you would like to work for a Top Workplace USA organization where the decisions YOU make 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 2024 Top Workplace USA

Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipient

Has talented, hardworking employees

Advocates for mental health issues

Offers competitive benefits, pay and pet insurance

Has a generous PTO and Holiday package

Offers a 401(k) plan with 5% employer match

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 education al 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 educa tional respon sibilities 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 under standing 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.