What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Arisa Health?
Arisa Health is seeking candidates to fill a special education teacher position at our Therapeutic Day Treatment program in Springdale. Candidates must have a current Arkansas Special Education Teaching certification or have a current Arkansas Teaching certification and be willing to obtain certification in Special Education. A bachelor's degree is required for this position.
Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider. Formed by the affiliation of 4 long-standing Arkansas community mental health centers, Arisa Health leads with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all. Arisa provides outpatient services, Crisis services and emergency screening, substance abuse counseling, intensive children services, intensive adult services, medical services, and residential services in 41 Arkansas counties.
Candidates should have experience working with Individualized Education Plans, 504s, and behavioral/functional support plans as well as experience with statewide testing. The ability to work collaboratively with a team, good communication skills, patience, flexibility, and good time management skills are required. The Special Education teacher will be providing classroom instruction to students with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
This position is classified as full-time, exempt (salaried).
Work hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. during the academic year.
What we offer our team members:
- A company dedicated to transforming communities one life at a time.
- A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/Dental/Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
- Ongoing training throughout your employment
- Paid Time Off and Holidays throughout the year to recharge.
- Company sponsored Whole Health programs designed to recharge our teams.
Arisa Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Arisa Health aspires to lead with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all by promoting an environment that is welcoming, equitable, inclusive, and diverse. We desire a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As such, we aim to make a difference by building a trustworthy culture that advances opportunities for growth while also encouraging excellence, innovation, and collaboration. At Arisa Health, we endeavor to work and live with passion as we strive to transform communities’ one life at a time.
