Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, as it mentions matching teachers with roles in Dallas schools and a placement process.
Job overview
The Special Education Teacher role involves working with high-performing Dallas schools to support students with diverse needs, contributing to Thrive Therapies Group's mission to revolutionize special education and close the equity gap.
Responsibilities and impact
The teacher will be responsible for providing special education services aligned with their strengths and certification, participating in a placement process, and supporting academic achievement and well-being for students with disabilities.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a current Texas teaching license with special education endorsement, residency in Dallas, and pass a background check.
Career development
The role offers alignment with teachers' career goals and values, with opportunities to join a nationally recognized community of practice and collaborate with mission-centered leaders and schools.
Work environment and culture
Thrive Therapies Group emphasizes a mission-driven culture focused on equity, collaboration with schools, and serving traditionally marginalized populations, with a commitment to health and well-being as foundational to learning.
Company information
Thrive Therapies Group is an education organization dedicated to revolutionizing special education in the U.S., focusing on removing barriers to academic achievement for children with diverse needs and closing the equity gap.
Job location and travel
The position is located in the Dallas area, requiring residency there, with a virtual interview process and school-specific placement conversations.
Application process
Applicants must submit an application by July 7, participate in a 30-minute virtual interview if selected, and then engage in placement discussions with the Director of Educator Programs.
Unique job features
The job features a thoughtful matching process to align teachers with roles that fit their strengths, values, and career goals within a community of practice focused on equity and results-driven services.
Company overview
Thrive Therapies Group, based in Arlington, Texas, specializes in providing educational and therapeutic services, primarily focusing on special education. The company offers a range of positions including behavior technicians, special education teachers, and outpatient therapists, emphasizing a supportive work environment and employee benefits. Thrive Therapies Group is known for its award-winning special education programs and partnerships with high-performing schools, aiming to create sustainable and joyful work environments for educators and therapists. The company generates revenue through its educational services and therapeutic programs, catering to the needs of students with special requirements.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your current, active Texas teaching license with special education endorsement, emphasizing your commitment to serving diverse and traditionally marginalized student populations as Thrive Therapies Group prioritizes equity and intersectionality of race and disability.
Showcase your experience and passion for results-driven therapies and related services that remove barriers to academic achievement and well-being, aligning with Thrive's mission to revolutionize special education.
Apply through multiple platforms including Thrive Therapies Group's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility before the July 7 deadline.
Connect with educators and program directors at Thrive Therapies Group on LinkedIn; start conversations by commenting on their commitment to closing the equity gap or asking about their approach to integrating health and well-being in special education.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'special education endorsement,' 'results-driven therapies,' 'equity,' 'academic achievement,' and 'background check,' ensuring your resume passes initial screenings.
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