Special Education Teacher

Sevita; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Job security & advancement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative division seeks a Special Education Teacher in Benton, AR to provide on-site and alternative educational services within a cognitive retraining and rehabilitation setting.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop curricula, assess student progress, and communicate with families while supporting youths in care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.
• One year of experience in classroom or tutorial settings; experience with special education preferred.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate carry-over strategies developed by the cognitive or trans-disciplinary team.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings with the communication/cognition team.
• Complete all necessary documentation such as service summaries, reports, billing slips, etc. in a thorough and timely manner.
• Supervise and assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum.
• Develop methods for evaluating student progress.
• Meet with parents and students to provide guidance and seek solutions to problems.
• Implement the policy and procedure of the classroom environment.
• Attend all mandatory program/company training.
• Establish and maintain a supportive working relationship within both the agency, school, and broader community service network.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Empathy

Strong listening skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Special Education Teacher

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Provide on-site and alternative/additional educational services to adolescent program participants in a cognitive retraining and educational setting following their rehabilitation program.

• Coordinate carry-over strategies developed by the cognitive or trans-disciplinary team.
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings with the communication/cognition team.
• Complete all necessary documentation such as service summaries, reports, billing slips, etc. in a thorough and timely manner.
• Supervise and assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum.
• Develop methods for evaluating student progress.
• Meet with parents and students to provide guidance and seek solutions to problems.
• Implement the policy and procedure of the classroom environment.
• Attend all mandatory program/company training.
• Establish and maintain a supportive working relationship within both the agency, school, and broader community service network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.
• One year of experience in classroom or tutorial settings; experience with special education preferred.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly.
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.