Special Education Teacher

00 RHA Health Services, LLC; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Special Education Teacher (Regular) in North Carolina. The role involves evaluating educational needs, developing individualized programs, and designing classroom curricula to support clients with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health or substance use challenges.

Salary offered is $42,000 annually with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The position aligns with local DPI pay scales, and preparation to obtain/maintain licensure is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education with adaptive curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the functioning level and needs of service users from an educational perspective using diagnostic tools.
• Develops/implements educational training programs as established by the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Designs curriculum and activities for the classroom.
• Documents progress notes in service users' records relative to objectives.
• Maintains medication administration certification and assists as needed in giving medication.

Education

B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education with adaptive curriculum

Job description

We are hiring for: Special Education Teacher Type: Regular If 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!

Salary: $ 42,000.00

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Pay rate: Salary compatible to NC Department of Public of Instruction (DPI)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• 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

Requirements :

• B.S. in Special Education or related field in early childhood education with adaptive curriculum. A willingness to obtain Pre-K through 12th Grade certification upon request/and or as needed.
• A valid North Carolina 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.

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