Job Description:
WHO WE ARE:
Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond.

• Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

We are seeking a Teacher I or Teacher II to join our team. Your role will provide direct instruction to students requiring special education in a therapeutic, educational milieu. As a member of the Education team, you will work with other team members and report to our Campus Educational Director 
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) that meet state requirements
• Provide individualized direct instruction
• Work with therapy staff to meet both academic and affective goals
• Maintain a trauma-informed classroom environment conducive to learning
• Collect systematic student progress data
• Participating in IEP meetings as requested
• Adhere to the core values and mission of Cornerstones of Care
• Participate in ongoing staff development activities

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of relevant experience in teaching and the following:

• Education Level: Teacher I = Bachelor's Degree and Teacher II = Master’s Degree
• Eligible for or hold Missouri certification in the teaching field
• At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening
• A valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation

Starting Salary: $44,000 – $62,222 Annually
CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S BENEFITS: 
9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave

• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for
  • Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
  • Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
  • Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
  • Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member
• Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities – a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

• We partner for safe and healthy communities.
• We cultivate a culture in which children, families, team members, volunteers, donors, and community partners feel welcomed, safe, respected, empowered, and celebrated.
• We value diversity of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, geographical location, pregnancy, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic, and military status.
• We stand for anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
• We insist and affirm that discrimination and violence have no place in safe and healthy communities, including in our organization.
• We strive toward a more welcoming, inclusive, diverse, and equitable organization through our policies, partnerships, and practices.

Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer