SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Rite of Passage; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Rite of Passage at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, AR is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver targeted instruction in a secure residential setting and to support youth toward successful educational outcomes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Special Education certification, being 21+, and passing background checks.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay scale starting at $50,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in education or a related field.
• Active State Special Education teaching certification required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum using Target Teaching methodologies in an educational setting.
• Track student attendance and maintain grades.
• Prepare lesson plans and assist in classroom activities.
• Respond to student needs across a variety of ability levels.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Special Education Certification

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Special Education Teacher at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas

AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Pay

Follows an approved Teacher Pay Scale, starting at $50,000 a year and increasing based on level of education and experience.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 30 days
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

What you will do

A Special Education Teacher will work primarily with students in an educational setting delivering a curriculum of Target Teaching methodologies. As a teacher, you will track student attendance, maintain student grades, prepare lesson plans, and assist as needed in the classroom setting. With proven and efficient school policies and procedures, the Special Education Teacher will respond to the needs of students who have a variety of ability levels.

To be considered you should

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
• Have an active teacher's certification in Special Education
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry
• Must meet the requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having a valid Driver's License

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

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.