Health Educator/Teacher Part Time 20 hours per week
J ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER
Location
Coventry, Rhode Island
Salary
$26 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Health Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing the health education program at Pathways, reporting to the Director of Special Education. The program aims to improve student health by increasing knowledge on maintenance, disease prevention, reducing risky behaviors, and developing healthy attitudes aligned with state standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in education or special education and hold all grades Health Educator certification. A minimum of two years of instructional experience and two years working with individuals diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities using ABA methods is required.
Job description
Description Make a Difference Where It Really Counts
- Are you passionate about helping kids shine?
- Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive environment?
- At The Trudeau Center, we’ve been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 60 years—and we’re just getting started.
- We’re looking for a Health Teacher/Educator to join our amazing Children’s Pathways team.
- This isn’t just a teaching job—it’s a chance to change lives.
Our Mission The Trudeau Center provides high quality, comprehensive person-centered services for the people we support and their families. We encourage all people to achieve their full potential and to live their dreams. Through inclusive, evidence-based practices we ensure compassion, dignity, and respect with the assistance of caring and dedicated staff members.
- What You’ll Do The Health Teacher is responsible for the development and implementation of the health education program at Pathways and reports to the Director of Special Education.
- The goal of the health education program is to promote, maintain and improve students’ health by increasing students’ knowledge on how to maintain and improve their overall health, prevent diseases, reduce health related risky behaviors and develop healthy attitudes and skills that address the Rhode Island Health Education Standards in a developmentally appropriate and comprehensive manner.
- What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in education or special education or a related field.
- All grades Health Educator certification required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing instruction and a minimum of two years’ experience individuals diagnosed with autism or other developmental disabilities utilizing applied behavior analytic teaching methods.
- Must have valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and own vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.
- Competency Requirements
- Experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities .
- Ability to modify health education content to meet diverse cognitive, communication, and sensory needs.
- Proficiency in using visual supports, tactile materials, and assistive technology to enhance learning.
- Skilled in using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods.
- Experience working with special educators, therapists, paraprofessionals, and families.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary planning .
Benefits
13 Paid Holidays Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Coverage Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance 403(b) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Paid Trainings Pet Insurance Join Our Mission If you're ready to make a real impact, support students in their growth, and be part of a passionate team, apply today. At Trudeau, we don’t just teach. We empower. We support. We believe in every individual’s potential. Let’s build brighter futures together.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Personal Time
- Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Trainings
- Voluntary Life Coverage