Special Education Teacher - Academy

Dominion Care•Richmond, VA

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Care is seeking compassionate, collaborative, and committed Special Education Teachers for its Academy and TEC students who face academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical challenges. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning, accredited organization dedicated to providing high-quality, whole-person care and empowering individuals to develop skills for success. The role involves leading a classroom team and implementing daily academics for a small class size, collaborating with school divisions and service providers, and creating academic plans aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning. The teacher will follow strategies designed by BCBAs, Assistant Principals, Principals, or IEP Administrators to address student behavior and skill acquisition challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, Special Education, or other related fields.
Eligible for or currently possess a Provisional or Full Virginia Teaching License in Special Education (general curriculum or other categories), or other licensed areas.
Experience leading classroom instruction of school-aged (K-12) students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Virginia Licensed Teachers (for Retention Bonus eligibility)

Responsibilities

Serve as the classroom instructional leader for a team of staff and a class of students.
Develop grade-level lesson plans and implement daily academics for a class of no more than 10 students.
Lead and manage staff, provide academic oversight and supervision, and deliver direct academic instruction.
Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
Collaborate with school divisions and other service providers as needed.
Create the academic plan for the classroom and each student based on Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs or ASOLs), following appropriate pacing and sequencing.
Follow strategies and interventions designed by the BCBA, Assistant Principal, Principal, or IEP Administrator to address challenging student behaviors or skill acquisition challenges.
Design coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.
Plan instruction to achieve desired IEP goals and objectives that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Assess individual, group, and program needs and select appropriate materials and resources to match the abilities and needs of all students.
Use a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term instructional decisions to improve student learning.
Identify and communicate specific student performance expectations and document student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments.
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse students’ needs.
Use comprehensive materials, technology, and resources that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Select, evaluate, and refine a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement and improvement of student learning.
Actively implement a discipline policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff.
Manage classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time.
Establish and maintain rapport with students.
Create a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
Use effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster positive interactions in the classroom.
Develop partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and in the school.
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population.
Model professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions.
Take responsibility for and participate in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning.