Special Education Teacher, South County Academy

FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC•Dallas, TX

1d•$60,684 - $80,002•Onsite

About The Position

FSRI is seeking candidates to make a positive impact on the community by joining our non-public, special education certified school serving girls ages 13–18 with complex educational, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. Our students often come to us following previous placements through DCYF and benefit from a highly structured, trauma-informed environment focused on healing, growth, and individualized support. This role provides specialized and individualized instruction for students with significant emotional/behavioral needs as well as learning needs in a clinical residential school setting. The teacher will develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards and works collaboratively with the management team to ensure the safety, stability, and wellbeing of residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This is a full-time, 185-day position with hours from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Teaching or Education
RI Certification in Special Education
Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
Ability to work independently and part of a team
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to lift up to 20lbs

Nice To Haves

3-5 years teaching experience preferred
Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
Spanish Speaking preferred and is compensated
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.
Candidates with a master’s degree will receive an additional $3,000.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with significant emotional/behavioral needs as well as learning needs in a clinical residential school setting.
Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards.
Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and wellbeing of residents in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed.