Teacher
Company: Elk Hill Farm Inc
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Would you like to work for a non-profit organization where your
contributions make a major impact on the lives of children and
families? 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 Workplace * Is a Top Workplace Meaningfulness
Award recipient * Has talented, hardworking employees * Advocates
for mental health issues * Offers competitive benefits, pay, and
pet insurance for full-time staff * Provides a generous time-off
and holiday package * Offers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
for full-time staff * Provides 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 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 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. PIdb2a7306cab5-29400-39575920
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