Special Education Teacher- Richmond

Competitive Pay! Starting Salary is up to $65,000, based on experience, licensures and degree 

$7,000 Retention Bonus!  

Solid Benefits: 401k with match, Health, Dental and Vision for employees working 30 hours or more per week including AFLAC, $15,000 in Life Insurance, Optional Pet Insurance, College Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance program and more!  

Perks: Enjoy VA Credit Union Membership, Retail & Shopping Membership Discounts, Discounted tickets to amusement parks, movies, AAA coverage & more!  

Award Winning Company: Dominion Care won Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry!   

Accreditations: Dominion Care Academy and the Dominion Care ABA Therapy and Education Center, schools of Dominion Care are accredited by VAISEF (Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilitates). Dominion Care is accredited by CARF (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).  

Core Values: TRACK  

Teamwork  

Relationship Building & Communication  

Accountability  

Customer/Client Focus  

Know Yourself  

Bachelor's or Master's degree in education, Special Education, or other related fields.  

Be eligible 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.  

Design coherent instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals. 

Plans instruction to achieve desired IEP goals and objectives 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. 

Uses a variety of assessment strategies and instruments to make both short-term and long-term instructional decisions to improve student learning. 

Identifies and communicates specific student performance expectations and documents student learning gains using appropriate assessment instruments. 

Understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and is able to differentiate instruction to meet diverse students’ needs.  

Uses comprehensive materials, technology, and resources that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills. 

Selects, evaluates, and refines a variety of teaching methods and instructional strategies for the active engagement and improvement of student learning. 

Actively implements a discipline policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for students and staff. 

Manages classroom procedures to maximize academic learning time.  

Establishes and maintains rapport with students.  

Creates a supportive learning environment for all students that encourages social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation. 

Uses effective verbal, nonverbal, and media communication techniques to foster positive interactions in the classroom. 

Develops partnerships with families to promote student learning at home and in the school. 

Works collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources to support the success of a diverse student population. 

Models professional, moral, and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions. 

Takes responsibility for and participates in a meaningful and continuous process of professional development that results in the enhancement of student learning.