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Special Education Teacher (Adolescent Residential) Knox & Blount - Knoxville Tennessee
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted On: 05/09/2024
Special Education Teacher (Adolescent Residential) Knox & BlountWe've been waiting forsomeone like you!Are you a middle/highschool teacher with a SPED Certificate? We have a place for you at Gateway, ouradolescent residential treatment center for males age 13-18. Apply today to join the McNabb Team as a Special EducationTeacherYou can make an impacton the individual educational needs of the clients at Gateway including the students identified with Special Educationcertification and students with 504 plans. Specific duties include: - Develop lesson plans and assist the clients in reaching their educational goals.
- Delegate tasks to the assistants.
- Participate in treatment planning for the clients and utilize the behavioral system employed.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of DCS/Dept. of Education requirements to maintain school certification.
- Act as the Educational Liaison, which requires the completion of education reports as well as communication with the liaison persons in the schools of the community as directed by the Interdepartmental Agreement between the Department of Children's Services and the Department of Education.COMPENSATION:
- Depending on education and experience the startingsalary for this position ranges from $49,102 (Bachelor's with SPED) to $54,526 (Master's withSPED). Travel:
- Valid driver's license with F Endorsement isrequired.
- This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle toconduct Center business.
- Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driverstatus is a condition of employment.Equipment/Technology:
- Basic computer skills for timekeeping, email,printing, faxing, scanning, and documentation.QUALIFICATIONS - SpecialEducation TeacherEducation:
- Bachelor's required, master's preferred. Must possess a teaching license in the state of Tennessee. Must have a current special education certificate.Experience / Knowledge:
- Working with children/youth/families.
- Prefer residential experience or exposure via internship.
- Understanding the educational expectations of DCS/DOE and Title I/TACF.
- Experience in a clinical setting. Must be able to lead students, staff effectively and utilize resources properly.
- Must be able to make sound judgment and utilize appropriate boundaries.
- Must be able to contribute to the therapeutic environment and provide feedback regarding the client's progress.
- Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
- Applicants should possess the ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
- Effective communication skills, strong time management, and organizational skills are necessary to manage day to day job responsibilities.
- Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies, and community professionals, as well as maintaining proper documentation. Physical:
- Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors; hearing of normal and soft tones; close eye work.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
- CPR and First Aid certification required.
- Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.Locations:
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