Join Our Dynamic Rite of Passage Team as a Special Education Teacher at Uta Halee Academy in Omaha, Nebraska
*** $1000 Sign On Bonus Offered ($500 @ 3 months, $500 @ 6 months) ***
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of at-risk youth? Do you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team as a Teacher at Uta Halee Academy.
For 40 years, Rite of Passage has been the leading national provider of programs and opportunities for at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth.
What you will do:
In this role, you will be primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students. You will work collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program. Small classroom with help of Mentors.
To be considered you should:
- Possess a current and valid Nebraska State teaching credential in Special Education.
- Have related experience working with at-risk youth
- Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching
- Possess a knowledge of:
- Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning.
- Various methodologies and research related to learning and working with at-risk, high school aged youth.
- Effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles.
- Effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with site staff.
- Technology and how it can be used as an educational tool.
Perks & Benefits:
- Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried)
- Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.
- Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
- Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
- 9 Recognized Holidays
- Employee incentives including; On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (virtual therapy)
- Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months
- Leadership Development programs (LEAP & ASCEND)
- Free Meals on shift.
- Free Uniforms (Direct Care staff)
- Working Advantage Discount Program
- Fun Staff/Student events
- Growth opportunities nationwide – we have over 55 programs spanning across 18 states!
- The rewarding feeling of being part of a mission-driven organization that has been helping improve the lives of youth for 40 YEARS!
Apply Today and Help Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person