Special Education Teacher - Sevita : Job Details

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Special Education Teacher

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first. Provide on-site educational services to school-age children with neurological challenges. NeuroRestorative Timber Ridge is a unique facility that provides cutting-edge treatment with the appropriate levels of supervision, supports and activities for each student so they can continue to learn and grow and return to a more successful home and school life.

Our Special Education Teacher experiences:

• State of the art team teaching
• Small class size every day – groups of 6 or less
• Quality education services to children ages 5-18
• Daily access to Behavior Tech and Rehab Techs on campus
• Daily time blocks to complete all necessary documentation such as IEP due processes, services summaries, etc.
• Elimination of the usual Student Portfolio requirement
• Time to schedule parent-teacher conferences during the treatment review day
• Paraprofessional assistance for every class
• Collaborative teaching with an interprofessional team (i.e. speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, behavior coordinator, counselor, etc.)
• Continuous access to behavior intervention assistance

Duties may include:

• Coordinate carry-over strategies developed by the Pediatric team
• Attend weekly clinical team meetings
• Complete all necessary documentation such as service summaries, IEP docs, etc. in a thorough and timely manner
• Supervise and assist in the development and implementation of the education curriculum
• Develop methods for evaluating student progress
• Meet with parents and students to provide guidance and seek solutions to problems
• Implement the policy and procedure of the classroom environment
• Attend all mandatory program/company training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with focus on Special Education along with Praxis Tests completion OR Master's Degree in Special Education K-12
• One year of experience in classroom or tutorial settings; experience with special education preferred
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Commitment to the company's mission and values
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Why Join Us?

• Full, competitive compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employer sponsored Teacher's Certification
• Employer sponsored CEUs
• Employer sponsored Certified Brain Injury Specialist training
• Employer sponsored Crisis Prevention Intervention (NCI) Certification training

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.