Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Description: *WILL PAY UP TO $2,000 IN CONTRACT SEVERANCE FEES
**$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS + $5,000 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
***YEAR-LONG POSITION WITH MULTIPLE EXTENDED WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS OFF

Find Meaning, Opportunity, and Growth Here: A career at Behavioral Health Allies (BHA) can open the door to a new chapter in your life — filled with meaning, opportunities, and growth. From our flexible scheduling options to our mission and values-based team culture, we offer positions with purpose.

Why Choose BHA?

• Employee-centric culture that prioritizes your well-being and development
• Comprehensive training and continuous support
• Collaborative and team-focused environment
• Clear opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Competitive pay and full benefits, including participation in our 2P Premier Professionals Incentive Plan
• Meaningful, mission-based work with a regional leader in behavioral health
• Up to $2,000 contract severance coverage for qualified hires
• $2,500 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation assistance opportunity

POSITION SUMMARY: BHA is looking for energetic, passionate, and motivated Early Childhood Special Education Teachers to provide care and support to our clients and their families in a school setting. This position is primarily responsible for creating and delivering academic instruction to students at Milestones Academy in their respective hall or classroom. We partner with many service providers and members of our client’s advocate team in order to provide the progress needed.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SCHEDULE

Mon-Fri, 8a-4p

This is an onsite position.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Participation in The 2P Plan — our unique, growth-based bonus program
• OnDemand Pay (access your pay when you need it)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional $100 monthly wellness benefit after 90 days
• Referral bonuses and more!

ASK ABOUT OUR 2P PLAN

Great things happen when talented professionals are supported to grow and develop. Our Premier Professionals (2P) Plan is our way of investing in you and building a bright future together. More than a tiered incentive plan, 2P grows with you. Elevate your career, advance professionally, and feel truly valued for your contributions. Offering special 2P bonuses paid out 2x a year. Find meaning, opportunity, growth, and more, as a 2P Professional with BHA.

Requirements:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties and projects will be assigned as necessary)

• Employ special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory, and perceptual, motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques.
• Provide coaching and modeling on all academic programming.
• Manage caseload of approximately 15 students including all steps of the IEP process.
• Enforce all relevant policies and procedures for KCBH and Milestones Academy.
• Ensures compliance with school district procedures, state, and federal laws in relation to Special Education and IEPs.
• Complete and send quarterly progress reports to parents and school districts.
• Develop curriculum and lesson plans for students.
• Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Assist in collection of data.
• Develop, provide, and promote regular in-service training to the Milestones Academy team regarding special education procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Management/Leadership

• Serve as a role model to establish and foster a positive culture based on trust, respect, collaboration and integrity. Through personal example, establish the style and approach which will characterize the Company’s dealings with the marketplace.
• Support, model and encourage a Culture of Compliance by adhering to, and fostering team members' adherence to, the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and Compliance Program.
• Manage and develop a team of employees in accordance with KCBHH’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and recommending candidates; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recommending rewards and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and building an effective team dynamic.
• Actively participate in the national healthcare community; stay abreast of trends, competitors and legislation.
• Serve as a credible and collaborative leader with both internal and external constituencies by understanding the healthcare landscape and responding quickly to needs.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

• Required company training
• Training deemed necessary by the supervisor

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Missouri Teacher’s Certificate and Special Education Certificate required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high performing team environment under strict deadlines.
• Advanced organizational, time management and project management skills.
• Strong negotiating, listening and superior interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
• Self-motivated strategic thinker with strong analytic and financial skills.
• Self-directed individual who leads a team to their full potential.
• Highly collaborative with ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
• Proficient in computer usage (Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Dynamics and PowerPoint).
• Ability to regularly travel by air and automobile, including ability to drive when in the field.
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and exercise independent/sound judgment

You can be a great candidate even if you do not have every skill and experience listed above. You may have important skills we haven’t yet considered. If so, we encourage you to submit your resume and a cover letter that shares what you’d like to bring to our team.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination based on their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations, or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

ADA STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

ACCOUNTABILITY/IMPACT: (Degree of answerability for actions, consequences of errors in judgment, and legal liabilities): Errors in judgment or mistakes could cost the organization loss of revenue, loss of clients, and/or negatively impact BHA’s reputation.

WHO WE ARE

BHA is a comprehensive behavior analytic who incorporates the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports. Our services address the needs of families, schools and agencies by conducting assessments, developing and providing intervention and providing training in an effort to provide improved quality of life. We provide services to a variety of disabilities varying from 18 months through adulthood. We are located in the Greater Kansas City, MO area.

Starting Salary: Our compensation is competitive within the market. The starting rate for this position begins at $62.099.11 annually, with your final offer based on a combination of your education, relevant experience, and overall qualifications.