SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Rite of Passage; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Full-Time Special Education Teacher for The Tuscaloosa Academy for Growth and Change in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The role involves delivering Target Teaching curricula to at-risk female youth in a secure residential program, with emphasis on creating a safe, supportive learning environment and tracking academic progress.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree and active Special Education certification, plus background checks and driver eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Active Special Education teaching certification required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB tests.
• Pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.
• Meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a curriculum of Target Teaching methodologies in an educational setting.
• Track student attendance and maintain student grades.
• Prepare lesson plans and assist in the classroom as needed.

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 Full-Time Special Education Teacher at The Tuscaloosa Academy for Growth and Change in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

TAGC is a secure residential girls’ program for at‑risk female youth, through our trained programming for staff, TAGC 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, 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

$72,000

What you will do

A Full-Time 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
• Must 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

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.