Special Education Teacher

AJATC
1501 Woody Drive
Bryant, AR 72022, USA

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Special Education Teacher at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas✨

AJATC is a secure residential program for at‑risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on‑site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area.

We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Follows an approved Teacher Pay Scale, starting at $50,000 a year and increasing based on level of education and experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 30 days
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues
• And more!

A Special Education Teacher will work primarily with students in an educational setting delivering a curriculum of Target Teaching methodologies. As a teacher, you will track student attendance, maintain student grades, prepare lesson plans, and assist as needed in the classroom setting. With proven and efficient school policies and procedures, the Special Education Teacher will respond to the needs of students who have a variety of ability levels.

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• Have an active teacher's certification in Special Education
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry
• Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Special Education Teacher, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self‑fulfillment.

• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Work‑Life Balance – Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth Opportunities – Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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