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Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Elizabethton, TN, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,000 / yr

Special Education Teacher Youth Behavioral Health

Location : Elizabethton, TN (Elizabethton Youth Academy)

Job Type : Full-Time

Pay : $60,000 / year

Sign On Bonus : $10,000

About Youth Opportunity & Elizabethton Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for atrisk youth. Elizabethton Youth Academy in Elizabethton, Tennessee is a secure Youth Academy providing traumainformed residential care for girls. Youth benefit from structured education, clinical mental health treatment, restorative justice, and prevocational training, delivered in a safe, therapeutic setting.

Youth typically remain in care for 6 to9months, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; life skills and social skills training; victimimpact awareness; and restorative justice. Small group living units support family engagement and prepare youth for successful transition to community life.

Position Summary Special Education Teacher Job in Elizabethton, TN

We are hiring a Special Education Teacher to join our education team at Elizabethton Youth Academy. This role is ideal for educators passionate about helping at-risk youth with behavioral health and emotional regulation needs succeed in the classroom. You will be responsible for providing direct instruction, developing individualized education plans (IEPs), and supporting youth through trauma-informed, evidence-based education programs.

Special Education Teacher Job Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
  • Free RX delivery on most medications
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Why Join Youth Opportunity?

  • Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth
  • Help shape the academic success of youth in mental health treatment
  • Work in a secure, structured, and therapeutic educational environment
  • Develop your skills through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
  • Special Education Teacher Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans for youth with diverse learning needs
  • Instruct students in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living
  • Administer assessments and create individualized education plans (IEPs)
  • Adapt classroom work for inclusion and specialized learning environments
  • Track student progress through documentation, grades, and behavioral records
  • Counsel students on academic, social, and behavioral issues as appropriate
  • Collaborate with other teachers, clinical staff, administrators, and guardians
  • Maintain a safe, trauma-informed classroom environment that promotes learning
  • Comply with state regulations and facility policies related to education and special education
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Education or Special Education
  • Valid Tennessee Teaching License with Special Education Endorsement
  • Ability to pass background check and drug screen
  • Strong organizational skills and commitment to youth success
  • Willingness to work with youth in behavioral health and challenging environments
  • Preferred Experience

  • 3+ years teaching in special education settings
  • Experience working with youth with developmental, intellectual, or behavioral disabilities
  • Familiarity with trauma-informed education, IEP development, and EMR systems
  • Other Requirements

  • Physical Demands : Ability to sit for extended periods and tolerate prolonged data entry. Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that knowledge is attainable under the law.
  • Other : Must maintain an appropriate and valid state drivers license. Must meet state criminal background check requirements.
  • How to Apply

    Click Apply Now through Indeed to submit your application. Or visit http : / / www.youthopportunity.com / yourfuture to learn more about our mission and career opportunities.

    Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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