What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at Rite of Passage Brand?
✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of at-risk youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Special Education Teacher at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN✨
Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorder, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis. Becoming a member of our Norris Academy team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.
Pay: Salary range $48,000-$66,950 depending on credentials and years of experience.
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 30 days, and 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, 7 Days of Paid Time Off that can be used anytime, and 20 Scheduled days off for intersession breaks and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: As a Special Education Teacher you would be the classroom lead responsible for planning and effectively implementing instructional programs to students requiring services outside of the public school environment You will provide related academic instruction and educational services to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder; manage student behavior, assesses and evaluates student achievement, and modifies instructional activities, as required for either single or multi-grade level, subject, skill, or specialty oriented. You may be responsible for a case load of students requiring special education services. Participate in meetings as requested, including IEP, ITP, ETP development and team planning meetings, staffing, and Teacher’s meetings, sharing information and opinions. Participates in the writing of either an Education Treatment Plan (ETP) or Individual Education Plan (IEP) and facilitates the development and implementation of therapeutic teaching strategies that correspond with the Plan.
To be considered you should: Be at least 21 years of age ~ Possess a current and valid Tennessee teaching credential, Special Education preferred ~ B.A or B.S Degree in the Education field from an accredited college or university ~ Minimum of 2 years of related work experience preferably with Autism Spectrum Disorder ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.
Schedule: **This is a year round school with rolling enrollment**. Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
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.
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Salary : $48,000 - $66,950
