RHA Health Services Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at La Grange, NC Full Time

We are hiring for: Special Education Teacher / Bear Creek FacilityLocation: La Grange, NCType: RegularIf you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Job Summary: Primary responsibilities include providing the full array of educational services, both indirectly and directly to the clients assigned to his/her caseload assuring the quality/quantity of education programs for clients assigned to his/her caseload.We are Looking for Special Education Teachers in La Grange, NC!!!Sign On Bonus: $5,000If you are wanting to make a difference in the lives of people we serve, join RHA Health Services today!!Pay rate: Salary compatible to NC Department of Public of Instruction (DPI)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Evaluates the functioning level and needs of service users from an educational perspective using formal and informal diagnostic tools.Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of each service users individual program. Works with and communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure provision of quality services.Develops/implements educational training programs as established by the Interdisciplinary Team.Conducts and monitors training and behavioral programs.Designs curriculum and activities for the classroom.Documents progress notes in service users record relative to objectives.Revises plans as needed to facilitate ongoing progress on objectives.Develops special activities educationally appropriate for clients on his/her caseload. Plans educational outing/field trips for service users and participates in them as appropriate.In-services staff who work with the service users on habilitation programs so that training can be generalized across settings and people.Ensures supply of educational materials for use in the classroom to meet service users needs.Works with representatives from other departments in an effort to address the total needs of each service user.Assists in the implementation of programs that are developed by other clinicians.Follows Dept.

of Public Instruction regulations in the development and provision of educational services for service users.Participates in the Quality Assurance Assessment system as assigned.Assists the nursing staff in ensuring the over all health care of the service users. Maintains medication administration certification and assists as needed in giving medication. Complete forms and contact designated staff in the event of a service user accident and injury. Fully assists in any investigations related to unknown injuries or suspected abuse and neglect.Maintains harmony among co worker, management and service users.

Serves as a role model for service users.Ensures dignity and respect for each service user by honoring privacy and confidentiality, age appropriateness, personal appearance, rules on interaction on choices when appropriate.Complete clinical paperwork as requiredRequirements: Successful candidates for this position will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included: Regularly required to lift 10 lbs.Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs.Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.Must be able to talk and hear.#INDNCWe offer the following benefits to employees: Payactiv: early access to the money youve earned from hours youve already worked, before payday!Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)401(k) retirement savings program Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and FinancialChronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefitsIf you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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