General Education Teacher
Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC · Memphis, TN · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducation$60k–$65k/yrFull-time
About the role
Seeking a passionate General Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support for students in grades 6-12 in English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students to build academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills
- Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with individualized needs and IEPs
- Administer developmental and academic assessments
- Adapt classroom materials and lessons for diverse learners
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teams and caregivers
- Counsel students on academic and behavioral challenges
- Collaborate with teachers, staff, foster parents, and outside resources
- Document grades, attendance, behavior logs, and other required reports
- Support the prevention of client abuse through vigilance and policy adherence
- Report incidents promptly to ensure safety and compliance
Requirements
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Education
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks
- Valid teaching license
- Preferred: Master’s degree or Special Education certification
- 3+ years teaching experience with students with behavioral, developmental, or intellectual disabilities
- First Aid, CPR, and crisis prevention training (or willingness to obtain)
- Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable, able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed, must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state, must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
Qualifications
- Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable, able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed, must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state, must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays – earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
- Free RX delivery on most medications
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Roybost Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, mission-driven work environment
Pay
$60,000 – $65,000 per year
Schedule
Full-Time | Year-Round School Schedule