Special Education Teacher — Youth Behavioral Health

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Lebanon, TN, and is full-time. Pay is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The teacher joins the education team serving students at a youth academy within Youth Opportunity’s residential and behavioral health treatment program. The teacher provides individualized academic instruction and supports students with behavioral health and emotional regulation needs. The role contributes to students’ academic progress and broader treatment goals through individualized education plans, trauma-informed instruction, progress documentation, and collaboration with clinical staff, administrators, and guardians.

What you'll do

• Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans for students with diverse learning needs
• teach academic subjects, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living
• administer assessments and create IEPs
• adapt classroom work for inclusion and specialized learning environments
• document student progress, grades, and behavioral records
• counsel students on academic, social, and behavioral issues as appropriate
• collaborate with teachers, clinical staff, administrators, and guardians
• maintain a safe, trauma-informed classroom
• comply with state regulations and facility policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

youth behavioral health

lebanon tn

youth opportunity investments

full-time

grades 6–12

ieps

trauma-informed education

residential treatment

academic instruction

tennessee teaching license

$60k–$70k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• paid time off and holidays
• free prescription delivery on most medications
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

The posting identifies grades 6–12 and English, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies; a Tennessee teaching license with special education endorsement is required.

About the employer

Youth Opportunity Investments, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.