Special Education Teacher

About Us

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989 by Fairbanks, Alaska community members committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral and mental health needs. Today, FCSA has over 100 employees dedicated to our mission of providing unconditional care to children and their families.

FCSA provides behavioral and mental health services to youth aged 5-19. Services include outpatient therapy, education, foster care, and short or long-term residential treatment. FCSA is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and was one of the first organizations to be licensed by the state to establish, recruit, and monitor foster homes.

Smart Start Learning Center is a subsidiary of FCSA and provides daytime care to families in our community. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in childcare services and enjoy a discount on their monthly tuition (contingent on enrollment availability).

About the Job

Family Centered Services of Alaska is looking for a Special Education Teacher to teach Elementary and Secondary students in their Youth Education Support Services (YESS) school. The YESS program integrates behavioral health and educational services for our students. The low child to staff ratio helps alter the child's behavior for a successful return back into mainstream public school.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for the overall planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of FCSA special education services, basic skill and content instruction, and other specialized educational services, as well as coordinating with the local school district and its schools

Educational and Milieu Treatment Responsibilities :

• Arrange for and facilitate Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings in close coordination with the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) special education department.
• Provide direct individualized instructions in basic skill content, remedial, GED, and individualized education program.
• Administers individualized achievement tests in all basic achievement areas, including reading, math, spelling, vocational aptitude, and interests.
• Develop instructional objectives for students' IEPs.
• Become familiar with each student's Individualized Service / Treatment Plan (ISP) and integrate ISP activities into the educational program as appropriate.
• Accurately observe student behavior and implement behavior modification charting system, if applicable.
• Motivate, encourage, and manage students to complete required milieu treatment activities.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Administer time out procedures.
• Assist in planning and implementing recreational and / or arts and crafts activities.

Administrative Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

Able to work as part of a treatment team.

This position is a driving position . Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits :

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan.

FCSA is a nonprofit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https : / / studentaid.gov / manage-loans / forgiveness-cancellation / public-service#pslf-process

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $56,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits :

Work Location : In person