Special Education Teacher

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Special Education Teacher Type:

Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

To provide the full array of educational services, both indirectly and directly to the clients assigned to his/her caseload assuring the quality/quantity of education programs for clients assigned to his/her caseload.

We are Looking for Special Education Teachers!!!

Salary: $ 42,000.00

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

If you are wanting to make a difference in the lives of people we serve, join RHA Health Services today!!

Pay rate:
Salary compatible to NC Department of Public of Instruction (DPI)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Evaluates the functioning level and needs of service users from an educational perspective using formal and informal diagnostic tools.

Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of each service user’s individual program. Works with and communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure provision of quality services.

Develops/implements educational training programs as established by the Interdisciplinary Team.

Conducts and monitors training and behavioral programs.

Designs curriculum and activities for the classroom.

Documents progress notes in service users record relative to objectives.

Revises plans as needed to facilitate ongoing progress on objectives.

Develops special activities educationally appropriate for clients on his/her caseload. Plans educational outing/field trips for service users and participates in them as  staff who work with the service users on habilitation programs so that training can be generalized across settings and people.

Ensures supply of educational materials for use in the classroom to meet service users’ needs.

Works with representatives from other departments in an effort to address the total needs of each service user.

Assists in the implementation of programs that are developed by other clinicians.

Follows Dept. of Public Instruction regulations in the development and provision of educational services for service users.

Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system as assigned.

Assists the nursing staff in ensuring the over all health care of the service users. Maintains medication administration certification and assists as needed in giving medication. Complete forms and contact designated staff in the event of a service user accident and injury. Fully assists in any investigations related to unknown injuries or suspected abuse and neglect.

Maintains harmony among co worker, management and service users. Serves as a role model for service users.

Ensures dignity and respect for each service user by honoring privacy and confidentiality, age appropriateness, personal appearance, rules on interaction on choices when appropriate.

Complete clinical paperwork as required

Requirements :
Successful candidates for this position will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education with adaptive curriculum. A willingness to obtain Pre-K through 12th Grade certification upon request/and or as needed.

A valid North Carolina driver’s license may be required. Personal auto liability insurance is mandatory if transporting service users in private/personal vehicle(s)
Maintain the requirements for annual or 5 year cycle certification through the Department of Public Instruction. Maintenance current/valid Teaching certification/license, or actively working towards requirements for such as deemed appropriate. Maintain birth to kindergarten certification when obtained.

Maintain proficiency in company sponsored/required training. The following certifications may be required: CPR, First Aid,…