Teacher, Elementary School

2026-27 School Year

Do you want to help improve the lives of autistic youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk!
We’re looking for a Certified Teacher at Norris Academy in Andersonville TN, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs.

ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

In this role, you will be primarily responsible for implementing and adhering to the principles of Positive Operational Culture and providing instructional services to students. You will work collaboratively with staff in a supportive fashion emphasizing a positive attitude toward students, staff and program.

• Possess a current and valid State teaching credential. Special Education preferred.
• Have related experience working with youth with autism or other neurological developmental disorders.
• Have three or more years of successful classroom teaching.
• Possess a knowledge of:
  • Instructional strategies and how they can be employed to deliver curriculum and assess student learning.
  • Effective classroom management techniques and behavioral management styles that result in understanding of how to manage and teach to various learning styles.
  • Effective communication techniques that enable positive and productive collaboration with site staff.
  • Technology and how it can be used as an educational tool.
• Have the ability to:
  • Establish a teaching rapport with students which results in student achievement in all program areas.
  • Diagnose, prescribe and evaluate student progress on an ongoing basis.
  • Collaborate with staff to deliver a consistent curriculum and implement a team approach to working with students.
  • Confront inappropriate behavior appropriately and take the necessary action as outlined in the program procedures.
  • Accept additional tasks as assigned including flexible work schedule and extracurricular assignments.
• Be able to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, physical and TB test.

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment.
• Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.
• Free Meals on shift.
• Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards.
• Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 50 programs in 16 states!
• Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference in the lives of youth!

Preferred

Bachelors

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.