Teacher at Elk Hill Farm Inc – Harrisonburg, Virginia

Elk Hill's private day schools prioritize individual student needs to enhance social and emotional well-being, enabling students to engage effectively with the academic curriculum. At Elk Hill, we believe every child is unique and deserves a secure, caring, and a safe environment to grow and mature. We provide intensive services tailored to students' social, emotional, and academic needs, utilizing specific strategies and tools to foster a sense of well-being. This approach ensures students are ready for blended learning opportunities, including computer-based, small group, and large group settings.

Elk Hill was honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace. These awards are based solely on employee feedback and recognize the great culture that exists at every level of the organization.

If you want to work for a Top Workplace USA and a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions 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 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top WorkplaceIs a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipientHas talented, hardworking employeesAdvocates for mental health issuesOffers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staffProvides a generous time-off and holiday packageOffers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staffProvides tuition assistanceElk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

To develop and provide a learning experience for each student that is responsive to his unique education­al 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 educa­tional respon­sibilities 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 under­standing 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

Note: Elk Hill Farm, Inc. reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.