Special Education TEACHER $5000 Sign On Bonus
Rite of Passage
Location
Anderson County, Tennessee
Salary
$58,000 - $62,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Provide individualized instruction and support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in alignment with IEP goals. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education and at least one year of experience working with autistic youth. Candidates must be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical.
Job description
Current Need
Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.
Compensation Ranges
$58,000 - $62,000 annual salary
Sing-On Bonus for Special Education Certification: $5,000
- Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)
- Coach Counselors
- Youth Care Workers
- Child Care Workers
- Case Managers
- Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
Perks & Benefits
- There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!
- Free meals on shift
- Opportunities for career growth, nationwide
- Earn PTO from day one of employment
What you will do
- Provide individualized instruction and support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in alignment with IEP goals and state standards.
- Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction and positive behavior supports, to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and families, to ensure student success.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that fosters inclusion, communication, and independence.
- Manage classroom behavior using trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques consistent with district and program guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and school policies.
- Participate in IEP meetings, staff trainings, and professional development activities related to special education and autism services.
To be considered you should
- Have a Bachelor's degree, preferred Education or Special Education
- Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
- Have at least 1 year experience working with autistic youth
- Have a passion to work with and help children
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for career growth
- Sign-on bonus
- Free meals on shift
