Teacher, Special Education (BayPointe)

AltaPointe Health • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Teacher, Special Education at BayPointe provides specialized educational instruction and support to students receiving services in the program. The teacher assesses students’ educational needs, develops and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), provides instruction aligned with grade-level curricula, and coordinates educational services with treatment teams, families, school personnel, and other staff.

The position also includes managing educational records and reports, arranging evaluations and IEP meetings, monitoring student progress and adjustment to school placements, and coordinating specialized services. The teacher supports continuity of instruction through lesson planning, participates in administrative and performance-improvement activities, and follows AltaPointe policies and procedures. The role requires responding appropriately to crisis situations and applying seclusion and restraint in accordance with policy when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education.
• Alabama teacher’s certification in Special Education (K-6 or 6-12).

Responsibilities

• Instruct students individually according to their identified needs and provide specialized instruction supporting acquisition of grade-level curriculum.
• Consult with the treatment team to ensure behavior-management practices are consistent across program components.
• Collaborate with local school administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, and program staff.
• Schedule eligibility and initial evaluations, as needed.
• Schedule Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, as needed.
• Maintain special education records and PowerSchool reports, complete Data Verification forms, and monitor and report data for tracking systems.
• Plan and schedule educational field trips, participate as required, and drive a program vehicle during trips when needed.
• Identify educational needs in preparation for summer tutorial services.
• Write and make available daily or weekly lesson plans so staff can continue instruction during the teacher’s absence.
• Recognize crisis situations and de-escalate or resolve them; apply seclusion and restraint in accordance with AltaPointe policy and procedure when required.
• Assess students’ educational needs on an ongoing basis and adjust educational plans as needed.
• Administer educational testing within 10 days of a student’s admission and before discharge.
• Develop and implement students’ IEPs; complete an educational discharge summary and final report card at discharge.
• Provide verbal and written consultations and progress reports to parents or guardians as needed.
• Ensure educational records comply with State Department of Education guidelines and maintain awareness of current educational techniques and approaches relevant to the population served.
• Determine classroom supply needs and maintain sufficient supplies.
• Meet with classroom staff as needed to discuss progress, problems, and teamwork.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with program staff and external contacts, and delegate routine tasks to behavioral staff appropriately.
• Attend treatment team meetings related to clinical planning and administrative issues.
• Provide liaison services with the local educational system, including ensuring appropriate placement and services, monitoring adjustment to placement, and sharing information with school and residential staff.
• Consult with school personnel through conferences, phone contacts, or written communication to support student adjustment following discharge.
• Arrange and facilitate specialized services, such as speech services, identified by the IEP team.
• Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, respect for privacy and confidentiality, and sensitivity to individual needs and differences; assist consumers and visitors as needed.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
• Complete assigned tasks on time, follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and attend required in-service training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education LEA, Special Education Resource Teachers, or school system administrators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time