Job Information
Rite of Passage TEACHER in Andersonville, Tennessee
Description
Current Need
Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.
Compensation Ranges: $45,000 - $60,000 annual salary
Sing-On Bonus for Special Education Certification: $3,000
Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP! • Free meals on shift• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide • Earn PTO from day one of employment
What you will do:
Provide individualized instruction and support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in alignment with IEP goals and state standards.
Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction and positive behavior supports, to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and families, to ensure student success.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that fosters inclusion, communication, and independence.
Manage classroom behavior using trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques consistent with district and program guidelines.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and school policies.
Participate in IEP meetings, staff trainings, and professional development activities related to special education and autism services.
To be considered you should:
Have a Bachelor's degree, preferred Education or Special Education
Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
Have at least 1 year experience working with autistic youth
Have a passion to work with and help children
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
Qualifications
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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