What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher position at Shineforth?
We are hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year
**Sign on Bonus Available**
Who we are:
Shineforth’s Charterhouse School-Richmond campus is a private day special education school that serves students from around the central Virginia area. Our K-12 school partners with local school systems to provide education in students' least restrictive environment. Charterhouse School is licensed through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and accredited through the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities (VAISEF).
Who we serve:
We serve students in grades K-12 with a variety of educational and/or social/emotional needs. All of our students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Staff work with students on their individual goals and provide instruction aligned with Virginia SOL curriculum. Our small class sizes and a student to staff ratio of 8:2 allow for more individualized instruction and support.
What we are looking for:
An Elementary Teacher who will provide the educational environment where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for growth. Candidates will have the ability to work collaboratively with the support staff in the classroom to best meet the academic and social needs of the students.
What you will need:
A Virginia teaching license in Special Education, preferably Applied Curriculum.
Interested in obtaining teacher licensure? Tuition reimbursement and support with the licensure process provided.
Compensation & Benefits
Shineforth has been an unwavering champion for children, teens, and families for more than 125 years. Our main campus is in Richmond, Va., and we offer nearly 20 programs at eight locations throughout Virginia.
Work-life balance is critical to the health and well-being of our employees, which is why we offer full-time employees generous paid leave, 12 paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits options that include vision, and optional dental.
All Shineforth employees (this includes part-time and PRN) are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with employer match.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of all we do at Shineforth, and we maintain a culture of acceptance in which crucial conversations are encouraged. Shineforth doesn’t exclude anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, religion, or economic background.
$43,500 - $56,000
Salary : $43,500 - $56,000