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General Education Teacher

General Education Teacher

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC • Memphis, TN, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000 / year

General Education Teacher Youth Behavioral Health

Location : Memphis, TN (Memphis Youth Academy)

Department : Education

Job Type : Full-Time | Year-Round School Schedule

Pay : $60,000 $65,000 per year

About Youth Opportunity & Memphis Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Memphis Youth Academy in Memphis, Tennessee, is a higher-capacity Youth Academy (approximately 68 beds) serving boys ages 1318 in a trauma-informed residential setting. The program integrates clinical mental health and behavioral treatment with daily academic instruction, art, music, recreation, and social skills development.

Youth typically spend 6 to 9 months in the program, participating in individual, family, and group therapy, restorative justice, life skills training, victim-impact awareness, and pre-vocational preparation. Small group living units foster stability, engagement, and preparation for reintegration into school and community environments.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate General Education Teacher to provide individualized instruction and support for students in grades 6-12 in English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. This role is essential to improving outcomes for students with complex needs through collaboration, structured programming, and a trauma-informed approach.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
  • Free RX delivery on most medications
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Instruct students to build academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills
  • Develop and deliver lesson plans aligned with individualized needs and IEPs
  • Administer developmental and academic assessments
  • Adapt classroom materials and lessons for diverse learners
  • Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teams and caregivers
  • Counsel students on academic and behavioral challenges
  • Collaborate with teachers, staff, foster parents, and outside resources
  • Document grades, attendance, behavior logs, and other required reports
  • Support the prevention of client abuse through vigilance and policy adherence
  • Report incidents promptly to ensure safety and compliance
  • Qualifications

    Required :

  • Bachelors degree in Education
  • Valid drivers license and ability to pass background checks
  • Valid teaching license
  • Preferred :

  • Masters degree or Special Education certification
  • 3+ years teaching experience with students with behavioral, developmental, or intellectual disabilities
  • First Aid, CPR, and crisis prevention training (or willingness to obtain)
  • Physical Demands

  • Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable
  • Able to actively engage with youth, participate in physical interventions, and transport youth or staff as needed
  • Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state
  • Must pass evaluation of physical techniques and certification exams
  • Apply Today

    Join us in making a difference. Apply through Indeed or visit www.youthopportunity.com to learn more.

    Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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