Special Education Teacher - Brewer Porch Children's Center

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Based on Qualifications

Department/Organization: 208185 - Brewer Porch Children's Center

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Job Summary: The Special Education Teacher provides instruction as well as an appropriate learning environment for children with special needs. Develops and implements individual instructional plans. Communicates with the student's families or guardians. Supervises other classroom staff.

Additional Department Summary: This position will be assigned to the Brewer Porch Children's Center in Tuscaloosa.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Education, Special Education, or Early Childhood Development. A current Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education OR the ability to obtain a Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education within six (6) months of employment.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: A current Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education OR the ability to obtain a Teacher Certificate issued by the Alabama State Department of Education within six (6) months of employment.

Must be able to perform crisis intervention techniques.

Final candidates who are not current Brewer-Porch Children's Center employees must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification in the area of Special Education preferred.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.