Special Education Teacher

Grafton • Berryville, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Teacher Empower Every Learner — and Find Purpose in Every Day At Grafton, 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. You’ll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration , where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others , we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally. Join us — and make a lasting difference in how students learn, grow, and thrive! Be part of a team that leads with Heart & GRIT, the Grafton Way!

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s or masters in special education or a related field.
• Requires valid Virginia teaching license or eligibility for conditional license.
• Requires State Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Behavior management program(s) (such as MANDT certification and UKERU certification)
• A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 1 year of experience teaching students with special educational needs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the classroom which involves ensuring a safe and supportive environment of students and staff.
• Manages student behaviors within the classroom or other instructional settings.
• Assesses student academic abilities and needs and identifies related goals and objectives.
• Works with parents and other program staff which comprise a student’s treatment team to develop a comprehensive IEP for each student.
• Develops lesson plans and activities which will teach and reinforce desired behaviors and targeted academic principles.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to discuss client needs, issues, progress, IEP modifications, etc.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of provided academic lessons and teaching approaches and techniques and incorporates changes as necessary to ensure maximum benefit to the student.
• Reviews and evaluates student’s work.
• Documents and reports on student progress with regard to academic goals; and consults with other members of the student treatment teams to share information, observations, etc regarding student progress and behaviors.
• Leads the work of academic support staff assigned to the class room.
• Oversees their implementation of identified lesson plans, and consults with support staff regarding observations and suggestions for student goals.
• Ensures appropriate documentation for progress reports, and daily data sheets.
• Provides guidance and assistance as needed.
• Identifies and obtains necessary classroom supplies and equipment.
• Implements crisis intervention strategies as needed.
• Documents and reports all incidents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from agencies, parents and/or guardians regarding student progress, goals, lessons, etc.
• Prepares a variety of program related reports and documentation such as consequence records, incident reports, educational and behavioral logs, quarterly progress reports, etc.
• Attends conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends, developments and techniques.
• Ensures the classroom is maintained, clean and safe
• Participates in taking students into the community for special events or learning experiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid professional development
• NO Out-of-Pocket Expenses for Classroom Needs
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Case Management
• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Generous Paid Time Off plan & attendance incentives
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Paid Career Development - we pay you while becoming certified in CPR, Ukeru , Mandt and other career training!
• 401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annually
• Education Assistance up to $5,250 annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level