IDD Special Education Teacher

RHA Health Services, LLC; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 42,500 - 57,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k)

Well-being programs

Chronic disease management programs

Free CPR, first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is seeking an IDD Special Education Teacher to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an educational context. The role focuses on evaluating needs, designing curricula, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality services.

Responsibilities include implementing training programs, monitoring progress, planning activities, and training staff to apply learning across settings.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Special Education or related field; willingness to obtain birth-to-kindergarten certification.
• Maintain current teaching certification/license or actively work towards requirements.
• Certifications may include CPR, First Aid, NCI A/B, CPI as required by state standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates learners’ functioning level and needs using formal/informal tools.
• Collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to develop each service user’s program.
• Develops/implements educational training programs.
• Conducts and monitors training and behavioral programs.
• Designs curriculum and classroom activities.
• Documents progress notes relative to objectives and revises plans as needed.
• Plans educational outings and prepares special activities for clients.
• Provides staff in-services to generalize training across settings.
• Ensures educational materials are available to meet needs.
• Coordinates with other departments to address total needs.

Skills

Special Education

Teaching

Driver's License

Education

B.S. in Special Education

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

NCI A Certification

NCI B Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

IDD Special Education Teacher

Type: Regular

Pay Rate: $50,000.00/Salary

We are seeking a positive and personable individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, mental health, and substance use challenges. Join our team at RHA Health Services!

Job Responsibilities

• 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 outings/field trips for service users and participates in them as appropriate.
• Provides in‑services for 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 to address the total needs of each service user.
• Assists in the implementation of programs that are developed by other clinicians.
• Follows Department 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 overall health care of the service users; maintains medication administration certification and assists as needed in giving medication; completes forms and contacts designated staff in the event of a service user accident and injury; fully assists in investigations related to unknown injuries or suspected abuse and neglect.
• Maintains harmony among co‑workers, 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 and choices when appropriate.
• Completes clinical paperwork as required.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education; willingness to obtain birth‑to‑kindergarten certification upon request or as needed.
• A valid driver’s license may be required; personal auto liability insurance is mandatory if transporting service users in a private/personal vehicle(s).
• Maintain requirements for annual or 5‑year cycle certification through the Department of Public Instruction; maintain 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; certifications may include CPR, First Aid, NCI A, NCI B, CPI, and/or others specified by state and federal standards, regulations and/or company policy.
• Complete criminal background check, name check in registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), drug testing, education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements; proof of employment history or references if required.

Benefits

• PayActiv: early access to earned wages.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being programs: physical, emotional and financial.
• Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid and job‑specific training opportunities.
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO Statement: RHA is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with protected disabilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA: At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference, apply to join the team today.