Special Education Teacher / Riverbend

RHA Health Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings program

Paid Time Off

Early access to earned wages through Payactiv

Job summary

RHA Health Services, LLC is hiring a Special Education Teacher dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. The position requires a B.S. in Special Education and emphasizes the delivery of tailored educational services to clients.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in developing and monitoring programs for service users, working closely with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with state educational standards.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Special Education or related field required.
• Willingness to obtain Pre‑K through 12th Grade certification.
• Maintain current teaching certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate service users' needs using diagnostic tools.
• Develop individual programs for service users.
• Design and implement educational training programs.

Skills

Communication

Curriculum design

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Education

B.S. in Special Education

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for: Special Education Teacher / Riverbend 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! To provide the full array of educational services, both indirectly and directly to the clients assigned to his/her caseload, ensuring the quality and quantity of education programs for clients assigned to his/her caseload.

Salary: $42,000.00. Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000. Bonus is for full‑time employees and paid out according to training schedule. Pay rate: Salary compatible to NC Department of Public Instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 overall health care of the service users.
• Maintains medication administration certification and assists as needed in giving medication.
• Completes forms and contacts 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‑workers, 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, and rules on interaction and choices when appropriate.
• Completes clinical paperwork as required.

Qualifications

• 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 and personal auto liability insurance is mandatory if transporting service users in a private or personal vehicle.
• Maintain requirements for annual or 5‑year cycle certification through the Department of Public Instruction.
• Maintain current/valid teaching certification/license, or actively working toward requirements for such as deemed appropriate.
• Maintain birth‑to‑kindergarten certification when obtained.
• Maintain proficiency in company‑sponsored or required training.
• Certifications may be required: CPR, First Aid, NCI A, NCI B, CPI, and/or others as specified or required by state and federal standards or regulations and/or company policy.
• Pre‑employment screening: complete criminal background check in registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), drug testing, education verification, and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references as required.
• For positions that require driving: proof of driver’s license, driver’s insurance, and vehicle, if required for providing transportation for individuals.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday.
• Employee perks and discount program.
• Paid Time Off (full‑time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full‑time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Well‑being Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Free CPR, first aid, and job‑specific training opportunities.

*Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO 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.