Teacher in Training

Oak Hill is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Certified Special Education Teacher.   This person will be responsible for all aspects of educating students and managing the classroom by leading and inspiring staff to support and develop students to achieve their educational goals. Individual will make a life changing impact while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment.  Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity. This role will help expand Oak Hill's ability to identify and address diverse needs within the community. Along with the individuals we serve, Oak Hill is committed to empowering our staff. When you join our team as a Certified Special Education Teacher, our team will support you to take your teacher certification to the next level of your teaching career. We offer professional development, tuition reimbursement, and career pathways that allow you to develop in your career of teaching while an Oak Hill employee. About the position:     The Special Education Teacher in Training at Oak Hill assists in developing, implementing, monitoring and supervising students' educational programming. This individual develops functional academic, vocational, social and students ADL skills coupled with managing all aspects of the classroom including supervision as a means of enhancing student independence and quality of life in keeping with Oak Hill mission.    Benefits Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible)403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability InsuranceExcellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways Staff Recognition and Appreciation Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary   Minimum Requirements:    Bachelor's degree in Special Education or closely related field, working towards a Special Education Master's degree and Special Education certification.Skill Training/Experience: Some teaching experience and/or closely related field experience.  Responsibilities: Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring instructional programs for all goals and objectives for each student's IEP as well as other aspects of students' programs.Becomes familiar with information about students to ensure that programs which are developed and implemented meet students' needs to provide consistency in program implementation.Helps to develop IEPs for each student by assisting the Director and Curriculum Specialists in formal and informal assessments of students' needs, including ecological inventory and vocational assessments.Assists in directing activities and training of all classroom team members and addresses issues of concern regarding staff to promote students' educational programming, communication, understanding, and continued provision of highest level of services.Attends and participates in trans-disciplinary and progress report meetings to facilitate the exchange of information and evaluation of students to determine the need for modification of programs; maintains and updates student notebooks.Assists in setting up and organizing the classroom environment to facilitate students' educational programs.  We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.   An Equal Opportunity Employer