Special Education Teacher

Merakey • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team in Fort Worth, Texas. The primary goal of the Teacher is to provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students to empower them to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community. Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services, with over 8,000 employees supporting nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Special education, or a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 18 credits in special education and 6 credits in education theory.
• Must possess a Texas Special Education certificate.
• Experience working with students with autism or emotional support is required; this can include student teaching.

Responsibilities

• Design, supervise and implement students’ IEP plans.
• Create and coordinate student schedules with related services and general education.
• Collect and analyze student data and monitor student progress.
• Effectively working with a large team of professionals needs to coordinate services.
• Participate in several staff development training courses that focus on working with students with Autism.
• Implement state of the art strategies to work effectively with students with Autism.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level