Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the PRN Katie Miller Special Education Teacher program today!

The PRN Katie Miller Special Education Teacher

• The Education Specialist maintains various records and paperwork for the residential center.
• The position provides both administrative, education and treatment support including scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, facilitating groups, student records, helping with transportation for education needs, tutoring, assisting the teachers in varies area of education needs.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.
• Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Complete all required and according documents for education.

• Coordinate with schools at admission of client and post discharge to establish transcripts and educational documentation.
• Enter information into SWORPS, STI, and/or other educational databases.
• Collaborate with FSW, schools and residential specialist for additional paperwork.
• Assist the teacher with grading and record keeping.
• Conduct individual tutoring and assistance to the client based on their educational needs.
• Transport to and from GED related appointments and other educational appointments.
• Implement WRAT and/or other computer based interventions.
• Complete Casey Life Skills within 72 hours of admission
• Development and maintenance of client educational file
• Complete any required assessments as instructed by the teacher at intake and discharge.

2. Treatment support.

• Facilitate therapeutic and/or educational group activities as instructed by teacher and/ or supervisor.
• Schedule educational guest speakers and/or educational outings with assistance of teacher
• Implement the Re-Ed system and serve as a support staff in the classroom.
• Aid in the completion of chores after lunch on a rotation basis with 1^st shift staff.

3. Flexibility/Accountability.

• Accepts additional duties as assigned.

4. Communication & Relationships.

• Communicates with parents/DCS etc. to ensure they are updated, involved, and satisfied with services provided.
• Attends supervision regularly to communicate any problems and give/receive feedback openly.
• Maintains professional, respectful communication with co-workers even when conflict arises.

COMPENSATION: 

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $16 - $22 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

Travel: 

• N/A

Equipment/Technology: 

• Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and documentation in the electronic medical record.

QUALIFICATIONS - PRN Katie Miller Special Education Teacher

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree

Experience / Knowledge:

• Minimum of one year of clerical experience.
• Experience working with adolescents as well as previous experience in the alcohol and drug field is preferred.
• Must possess basic computer skills and have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Working with children/youth/families.
• One year of residential experience preferred or exposure via internship.
• Understanding of the expectations of DCS/DOE.

Physical:

• Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
• Must be capable of assisting in utilizing nonviolent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding.
• Must also have the ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff and external callers/guests and possess good time management and organizational skills.
• Hearing of normal/soft tones and close eye work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• CPR and First Aid certification required (training provided).
• Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
• Clinical staff may be required to get an F endorsement to transport clients as necessary.

Location:

• Knoxville, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.