Rehabilitation Teacher III

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Functional

Title:

Rehabilitation Teacher III
Job Title: Rehabilitation Teacher III
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Psychology A
Posting Number: 22053
Closing Date: 11/04/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $3,793.41-$5,921.25
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility

Location:

Rio Grande State Supported Living Center
Job Location City: HARLINGEN
Job Location Address: 1401 S RANGERVILLE RD
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 4C0 X1

Brief

Job Description:

Work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state-supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and support at 13 locations throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Performs highly complex skill acquisition planning (SAP) and instructional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Develops and implements Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) intended to promote future independence of individuals by addressing skill deficits in various domains such as education, vocation, socialization, recreation, self-administration of medication (SAM), and daily living. Works with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify the individuals  skill acquisition needs.

Develops, trains and implements the SAP. Produces training aids and manuals and works with other to ensure appropriate adaptive equipment and devices are in place to support SAP implementation. Monitors the individual’s progress in achieving the goals of the SAP across various settings. Monitoring opportunities include holidays, evening and weekend hours, as scheduled. Communicates progress, attends meetings, and completes reports.

Oversees and leads the work of others. Ensures and addresses safety issues and concerns. Provides presentations to community providers for discharge planning. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work regularly and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Develops and implements Skills Acquisition Plans (SAPs) to teach assigned individuals the skills necessary to prepare for successful reentry into a community setting and/or to have maximized independence in the current setting. SAPs include skill development in domains such as education, vocation, socialization, recreation, self-administration of medication (SAM), and daily living skills. Individual skills include reading and math skills, how to make purchases independently, counting correct change, how to dress independently, food preparation skills, and job-related skills.

Reviews and evaluates historical documentation contained in the electronic health record, including conducting a review of previous behavior support plans to look for challenging behaviors, dietary needs, communication strategies, prior Skill Acquisition Plans (SAPs) and associated outcomes. Analyzes the information and shares it with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for plan development.

Administers, scores, and analyzes formal and informal assessments to evaluate strengths,…