Rehabilitation Teacher II

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Functional Title: Rehabilitation Teacher II 
Job Title: Rehabilitation Teacher II 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Vocational Serv Administration 
Posting Number: 17838 
Closing Date: 07/10/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support 
Salary Range: $4,094.50 - $5,094.16 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-16 
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location: Abilene State Supported Living Center 
Job Location City: ABILENE 
Job Location Address: 2501 MAPLE ST 
Other Locations: Abilene 
MOS Codes: 4C0X1 
 
 
 

Brief Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. 

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Rehabilitation Teacher II performs highly complex planning and instructional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC). Works with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to identify individuals' habilitation or rehabilitation needs, providing the necessary instruction in teaching daily living skills, in order to assist individuals in attaining their optimum levels of independent living.  This role involves managing several recurring administrative and payroll responsibilities. Daily tasks include verifying that daily sheets are entered correctly in AT3 and submitting an attendance report summary to the Case Manager Supervisor. On a biweekly basis, a pay cycle and redeposit packet must be completed by assigned dates. Billing vouchers are completed at the start of each month and must be submitted by the assigned date. Additional ongoing tasks include backing up the Activity Tracker, updating the Payroll Restriction document as needed, and serving as backup for HRC.

Beyond payroll, this position supports the Assistant Director in keeping Time Studies, Prevailing Wages, and contact records current, with contact records updated after every visit or call. The role also carries full responsibility for managing contracts from start to finish, maintaining the 14C certificate, and coordinating all required WIOA counseling sessions and related paperwork in collaboration with other departments. Attendance at state calls, vocational meetings, and other relevant meetings is expected. The Director and Assistant Director may assign additional duties as needed.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs highly complex for planning and instructional work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a State Supported Living Center (SSLC), Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, in order to provide scheduled and structured programming in the areas of education, vocation and independent living, socialization and recreation, for teaching improved skills to individuals to optimum levels of independent living. Implementation opportunities include holiday, evening and weekend hours, as scheduled, in order to provide active treatment for individuals.

Conducts, in collaboration with other staff, programs and activities to prepare individuals for successful reentry into a community setting and/or maximized independence in a vocational setting.

This role involves managing several recurring administrative and payroll responsibilities. Daily tasks include verifying that daily sheets are entered correctly in AT3 and submitting an attendance report summary to the Case Manager Supervisor. On a biweekly basis, a pay cycle and redeposit packet must be completed by assigned dates. Billing vouchers are completed at the start of each month and must be submitted by the assigned date. Additional ongoing tasks include backing up the Activity Tracker, updating the Payroll Restriction document as needed, and serving as backup for HRC.

Beyond payroll, this position supports the Assistant Director in keeping Time Studies, Prevailing Wages, and contact records current, with contact records updated after every visit or call. The role also carries full responsibility for managing contracts from start to finish, maintaining the 14C certificate, and coordinating all required WIOA counseling sessions and related paperwork in collaboration with other departments. Attendance at state calls, vocational meetings, and other relevant meetings is expected. The Director and Assistant Director may assign additional duties as needed.

Recognizes and responds to de-escalate agitation and aggression. Responds effectively in crisis situations using verbal de-escalation and the application of Ukeru and Safe Use of Restraints (SUR) to ensure the health and safety of all persons. Communicate effectively with other team members to ensure a culture that promotes the least restrictive interventions necessary.

Provides information through various methods of communication, such as verbal reports, computers and written reports regarding status of job tasks and programming to the supervisor, as needed, and attends ISP/ISP-A meetings to discuss pertinent information.

Maintains work area in order to provide a safe, clean treatment environment for programs, activities and classes.  Actively promotes safety through the continuous monitoring of the environment and active engagement of individuals, to minimize unsafe situations and injuries.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.  Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and ICF/IID standards. 

Knowledge of cultural preferences and age specific interests. 

Knowledge of documentation in an electronic medical record system.

Skill in education/training and active treatment methods, tools, techniques, and processes.

Skill in solving problems, making decisions, and using good judgment when dealing with critical incidents.

Ability to assess clients’ functional levels.

Ability to plan, implement, supervise and evaluate an individualized program of instruction with, or on behalf of, the client.

Ability to communicate effectively, with the ability to direct and instruct.

Ability to work independently, to work cooperatively in a teamwork situation, and to work harmoniously in general with co-workers.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept additional responsibility as the need arises.

Physical ability to visually monitor training programs for appropriateness of training, and to visually inspect training areas for safety and cleanliness.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and individuals. 

Strength and flexibility to safely perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and restraint techniques, once trained.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Valid Texas Driver’s License   

Initial Screening Criteria:

Associates’ degree from an accredited college or university

Two (2) years of work experience in rehabilitation services. 

- OR - 

High school diploma; and

Four (4) years of work experience in rehabilitation services. 

 Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).

Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.