YOUTH VILLAGES, INC.
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Salary
$52,000 - $53,000 / YEAR
The PAL Teacher designs and implements individualized educational and independent living programs for youth with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. Responsibilities include writing IEPs, administering academic testing, and maintaining detailed progress documentation in an electronic medical record system.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, be enrolled in a Teacher Education Program, and have experience working in a school setting. Physical agility is required to participate in interventions and lift up to 100 pounds, along with a valid driver's license.
The Permit Alternative License (PAL) Teacher: Plans for individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and other skills Supervises and designs individualized educational programs and independent living skills programs Participates in trainings, boosters, and in-service activities Administers testing and interprets results to determine academic needs Produces lesson plans that reflect the individual educational needs of students Writes Individual Education Plans (IEP) as needed Prepares reports in compliance with school guidelines Maintains progress notes, attendance records, classroom grades, and testing scores Completes daily documentation (such as contact notes, milieu notes, and precautionary notes) in an electronic medical record system (EMR) Performs other duties as assigned Our schools operate year-round. Small class sizes allow more one on one attention to individual students and their educational needs. The standard Youth Villages class size ranges from 8 to 15 youth.
The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility. Applicants must be able to participate in physical interventions when necessary and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more than 100 pounds. Applicants are required to complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR trainings and pass an agility and strength evaluation. Applicants must possess a current, valid driver’s license. Salary $52,000 - $53,000 per year based on education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (required) Enrollment in Teacher Education Program (required) Experience working in a school setting (required) Experience as a lead teacher (preferred) Experience working with youth with severe emotional and behavioral needs (preferred) Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Basic computer knowledge Ability to maintain a flexible schedule Youth Villages Benefits Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision 401(k) Time off: 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time) 12 paid sick days per year 11 paid holidays Paid Parental Leave Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable) Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision Growth & development through continuous training Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities *Benefits are excluded for variable status employees. Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and 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. Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Youth Villages® is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with innovative public agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems. Our 4,500 employees serve more than 43,000 children and young adults in more than 100 locations in 26 states and the District of Columbia. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.
Market context
In Tennessee, classroom teacher roles are often shaped by steady school staffing needs and the need to support student learning across grade levels. These positions can be competitive because districts look for candidates who meet state-aligned education or testing requirements and can bring classroom experience, basic technology skills, and student support experience. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm which qualification path you meet before applying.
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