TEACHER- TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SCHOOL

BrightSpring Health Services; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in neurorehabilitation is seeking a compassionate Life Skills Teacher for a specialized school. This role involves planning and implementing individualized programs for students with emotional and behavioral challenges, promoting their independence and success in daily living.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with children with disabilities.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred.
• Able to co-teach and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implements instructional and therapeutic programs for students.
• Conducts assessments and maintains communication with all parties.
• Plans and supervises staff assignments.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Communication

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education

State certification as Special Education Teacher

Job description

Our Company

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation

Overview

Our operational team members focus on efficiently meeting the needs of our clients across various lines of business. If your passion is to ensure quality care to help our clients live their best life, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provides special instruction to students in compliance with school-system and program requirements, state and federal regulations
• Implements an instructional, therapeutic and skill development program for differentiated learning levels
• Conducts formal and informal assessments of all students
• Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies to include the integration of activities, materials and equipment that align with the accommodations as set in the student’s Individual Education Plan
• Plans and supervises assignments for staff members assisting with students
• Establishes and maintains appropriate, open lines of communication with all parties, to include but not limited to students, therapists, school district personnel, parents and co-workers
• Attends all required meetings and trainings offered by program
• Completes required documentation within timelines, including recording of grades and attendance
• Abides by and demonstrates the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, through both behavior and job performance on a day-to-day basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and holds current state certification as Special Education Teacher in state providing the service
• Minimum of one year experience working with children with disabilities
• Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is preferred
• Understand and have knowledge of the provided curriculum, Unique Learning
• Able to co-teach and work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment

About our Line of Business

Rehab Without Walls, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a revolutionary neurorehabilitation program that moves individuals outside the walls of institutional settings and into their natural home and community environment through a continuum of care. It is designed to significantly help people who have primarily experienced a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke/CVA through accident or illness regain functional capabilities. By providing care in the home, community, workplace, or school, Rehab Without Walls promotes greater health through the recovery process, all with industry-leading outcomes that dramatically improve functional skills and independence for patients. For more information, please visit www.rehabwithoutwalls.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

The Texas Hill Country School specializes in working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries, Developmental Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorders, and a host of other developmental, neurological and psychological problems.We enroll both residential and day students from ages 6-22. Individuals past the age of 22 are evaluated for placement on a case by case basis depending on their developmental level.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Life Skills Teacher to join our team at a small non-public day school located within our residential treatment facility. The Life Skills Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing individualized instructional programs that integrate functional academics and life skills training. This role is essential in supporting students with emotional and behavioral challenges as they work toward increased independence and success in daily living.

Special Education EC-12 required

Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year