Teacher

Glenwood’s Allan Cott School is now hiring for a Special Education Teacher to serve children with autism between the ages of 6 and 21.  Glenwood is a highly supportive team environment with a strong focus on constant interdisciplinary collaboration between Teachers, Behavior Analysts, Speech Language Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists.  Training to become a Registered Behavior Technician is also available. Extensive daily support is provided on implementing behavior support plans and classroom wide interventions to promote students’ communication skills and foster independence. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to serve their students and fellow team members through creating a structured and positive learning environment. Glenwood also provides teachers with all classroom supplies and materials needed to provide high quality instruction and learning experiences to students.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following and other duties as assigned:

• Instruct individuals and groups in subject area
• Provide specially designed instruction for eligible special education students.
• Plan curriculum and lessons.
• Evaluate and monitor student progress based on classroom performance, test scores, and observation of behavior.
• Support objectives and interventions of the educational program.
• Maintain safe, clean, and structured physical environment of the classroom.
• Maintain contact with parents of students and/or professionals concerning student progress.
• Develop IEPs addressing specific academic, functional, behavioral, and speech needs of students
• Prepare report cards, educational records, classroom observation records, and other documentation as required. Function as integral member of treatment/IEP team, addressing needs of students.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Experience working with special education students
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA preferred
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office (Excel, and PowerPoint…etc.)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

EDUCATION: Minimum of a bachelor level degree in education required. Certified to teach Special Education

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must clear all background checks and pre-hire testing (ABI/FBI and Dept. of Human Resources Child Abuse/Neglect Registry clearance…etc.)
• A valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier
• Must be certified or certifiable in agency provided trainings, to include CPR, First Aid, Managing Crisis Safely and Medication Administration Certification

WHAT GLENWOOD OFFERS:

• $2,500 Signing Bonus ($1,250 – 90 days and $1,250 – 6 months)
• Competitive salary
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision); Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care); Group Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance; Retirement Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Professional Development (CEU and licensure renewal)

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.