Special Education TEACHER $5000 Sign On Bonus

Current Need

Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Compensation Ranges: $58,000 - $62,000 annual salary

Sing-On Bonus for Special Education Certification: $5,000 

Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)

• Coach Counselors


• Youth Care Workers


• Child Care Workers


• Case Managers


• Teachers


• Paraprofessionals

Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!
• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide
• Earn PTO from day one of employment

What you will do: 

• Provide individualized instruction and support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in alignment with IEP goals and state standards.


• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction and positive behavior supports, to promote academic, social, and emotional growth.


• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and families, to ensure student success.


• Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment that fosters inclusion, communication, and independence.


• Manage classroom behavior using trauma-informed practices and de-escalation techniques consistent with district and program guidelines.


• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and school policies.


• Participate in IEP meetings, staff trainings, and professional development activities related to special education and autism services.

To be considered you should:

• Have a Bachelor's degree, preferred Education or Special Education


• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical


• Have at least 1 year experience working with autistic youth


• Have a passion to work with and help children

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!