Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Calo Programs, a leading residential treatment center for preteens & teens impacted by developmental trauma and attachment issues, is urgently hiring full-time Special Education Teachers for our Lake Ozark, Missouri academic team.

Our ideal candidate maintains a Special Education teaching certification and has experience coordinating Individualized Education Plans. Approximately 1/6 of our students have IEPs when they enroll with us, but most of them certainly could qualify for an IEP with emotional disturbance.

What to Expect

Pay: $56,972 per year

Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4 PM (M – F)

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired as you create healthy, reciprocal relationships with our youth and staff, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.

They include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, including seven (7) paid holidays
• Flexible shifts and work environment
• Free meals from our amazing kitchen
• Monthly access to an on-site doctor for physicals or treatment of acute issues
• 401(k) retirement plan (after 60 days of employment) with a broad range of investment options and matching contributions
• CPR, Safe Crisis Management, and First Aid training and certification

We are looking for a Special Education Teacher who can:

• Function as the primary contact for IEP caseload.
• Create engaging and appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain appropriate communication with school districts.
• Work with students in small groups or on an individual basis to support IEP needs.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records and reports of students' progress and development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21-years-old
• Bachelor's degree (required)
• Master's degree (preferred)
• Hold and maintain a Special Education teaching certificate
• Ability to clear state and federal background checks
• Ability to work around animals. Nationally recognized for our relational treatment model and expert work in canine therapy, our team includes more than 40 Golden Retrievers who help students learn commitment, acceptance, security, and attunement.

Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,972.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Jefferson City, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person