IDD Special Education Teacher

RHA Health Services, LLC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Free CPR and first aid training

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring an IDD Special Education Teacher for their La Grange, NC location. The role involves developing educational programs for clients with developmental disabilities, requiring a B.S. in Special Education or related field.

Responsibilities include curriculum design, evaluating service users' needs, and working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to support individual programs. Full time position with a salary of $50,000. Enjoy employee benefits like paid time off, health insurance, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a B.S. in Special Education or early childhood education.
• Willingness to obtain birth to kindergarten certification as needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the functioning level of service users using diagnostic tools.
• Develop and implement educational training programs.
• Design curriculum and monitor training programs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Personable demeanor

Special Education knowledge

Curriculum design

Education

B.S. in Special Education or related field

Job description

## IDD Special Education TeacherApplyremote type: On-sitelocations: La Grange, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R61879**We are hiring for:**IDD Special Education Teacher**Type:**RegularIf 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. Position requires B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education. A willingness to obtain birth to kindergarten certification upon request/and or as needed.**Pay Rate: $50,000.00/Salary****RHA is Looking for an IDD Special Education Teacher to Join our Team!!!!!****Starting Salary: Varies based on years of experience**Job Responsibilities: Salary Based on Experience* 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 appropriate.* In-services 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* All other duties as assigned.**Job Requirements:*** B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education. A willingness to obtain birth to kindergarten certification upon request/and or as needed.* A valid 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, NCI A, NCI B, CPI, and/or others as specified/required by state and federal standards/regulations and/or company policy.#INDNC**Pre-employment screening:*** Complete criminal background* Name checked in the 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)* Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.**We offer the following benefits to employees:*** **Payactiv:** early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!* **Employee perks and discount program**: to help you save money!* **Paid Time Off** (full-time employees only)* **Health/Insurance** (full-time employees only)* **401(k) retirement** **savings program*** **Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial*** **Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes** (for qualifying employees)* **Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities**\*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsEEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by 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 very 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 in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.