Special Education Teacher (Adolescent Residential) Knox & Blount
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
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:
- Knox County, Tennessee
- Blount County, TennesseeD, E, I, & B McNabb Center believes
that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is imperative to
our success as an organization. We value recruiting, developing,
retaining, and promoting the most talented people from a diverse
candidate pool. Veterans and bilingual applicants are encouraged to
apply.EOE McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment.Job Description This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably
related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor
and other management as required. This organization reserves the
right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover,
management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job
duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate
individuals with disabilities. This job description does not
constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Background
Checks McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license
record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment
is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving
record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening
and/or testing. PI515cbda0d078-31181-34138887
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