Special Education Teacher- Sign-On Available

About the position

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has an opening for a Special Education Teacher. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City offers adolescents residential services. We are seeking individuals to join our team who is committed to improving the lives of who's impacted by mental illness. Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City is in Arkansas and is daily committed to improving our residents' lives by using a resident centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our residents. Join our team today! JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for compliance with Special Education standards and assures that the curriculum, classroom schedule, and prepares lessons/plans and other instructional materials meet individual need of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and education levels of development.

Responsibilities

• Assures compliance with Special Education requirements and regulations by developing, implementing, and monitoring each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP), including behavioral-based goals and objectives, life skills, and vocational skills.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation for Special Education students as required by the organization and/or governing authority and ensure confidentiality of all records.
• Develops and implements individualized academic programs by performing formal and informal assessments of academic achievement, social-emotional development, and vocational skills according to governmental and organizational guidelines. Prepares materials, individualized lesson plans, and activities according to assessment goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional techniques by using a wide variety of materials and mediums of delivery and avoiding overuse of any one medium.
• Demonstrates knowledge of IEP and treatment planning process by reviewing referral and assessment data to obtain each student's history, issues, and disabilities; by preparing for IEP and treatment planning meetings, providing current, specific data, and creating appropriate goals and objectives; by developing and employing strategies and interventions; by monitoring and evaluating student progress; and by sharing information.
• Manages the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations, and consistency. Implements expectations and consequences as appropriate for each student as outlined in behavior management plan.
• Maintains a firm, fair, and consistent approach to the instruction of students and promotes student involvement by reinforcing positive behaviors as outlined in the behavior management plan for the facility and classroom.
• Anticipates potential behavior problems in students by maintaining line-of-sight supervision of assigned students at all times and assessing their behavior patterns.
• Projects a positive role model image for students and colleagues by participating as a team member, cooperating with staff, demonstrating compromise and appropriate expression of opinions, and attending staff meetings as required. Utilizes chain-of-command in all aspects of program and follows organization's policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures and other regulatory requirements by reporting any known or suspected violations to the supervisor or through other means identified in company policy. Maintains confidentiality of all student records per program guidelines.
• Promotes and maintains positive community relations by coordinating efforts with outside agencies, groups, and individuals to expand the teaching program. Communicates and cooperates with families, relevant external personnel, and staff members, ensuring all communication of information (written and verbal) is clear, concise, legible, accurate, and courteous.
• Provides timely, accurate, and professional documentation by recording daily grades/points, progress notes, progress reports, report cards, IEP goals and objectives, incident reports, and behavior data in accordance with standard practices of the facility. Documents all external and internal contacts and relays student information according to company and governmental guidelines.
• Assures a classroom physical environment is conducive to learning by maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and work areas, including but not limited to desk, shelves, and storage areas. Assures that wall hangings and posters are appropriate and promote a positive learning atmosphere and that class schedules and student progress charts are clearly and creatively posted. Assures proper maintenance and operation of equipment used in the classroom.
• Maintains adequate inventory of classroom supplies, by monitoring daily use of supplies and preparing replacement order as necessary.

Requirements

• BA Degree
• SPED Certificate
• Valid Teaching License
• 1+ Years exp with SPED

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package available for FT Employees