Merakey Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at Fort Worth, TX Full Time

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? Take the next step of your career and be a part of the Merakey Family!

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team at our school in Fort Worth, TX in our Enhanced classroom.

WHY TEACH AT MERAKEY?

• Benefits are effective upon date of hire and including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and much more.
• Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:8 (ASD classrooms)
• Teacher to student ratio never to exceed 1:12 (ES classrooms)
• Individualized approach for every student
• 10-month traditional school year with paid summers off
• Additional hours and compensation available with ESY (Extended School Year)

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application:

Special Education Teacher-78993

Requisition number: 78993

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Teachers working at a Merakey School are required to have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree and a valid Texas Special Education certificate.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience (3-5 preferred) working with students with an autism diagnosis and high intensity behavior needs is required.
• Must obtain and maintain agency physical management certification credentials through Quality Behavioral Solutions (QBS)/Safety Care.
• Demonstrated ability to development classroom strategies that promote an effective teaching and learning environment utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Ability to maintain composure in high crisis situations and lead the classroom team in appropriate and approved responses. Ability to follow Behavior Intervention Plans with consistency and fidelity, while also making in the moment informed decisions when needed.
• Experience applying ABA principles in a clinic or school setting. A minimum of current RBT credential with the Behavior Analysis Certification Board preferred.