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Special Education/Academic Instructor

ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2026

Want to make a difference in a young person's life?  This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits: 

  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • PTO Exchange

Duties & Responsibilities: $45,000 to $48,000

  • The Special Education/Academic Instructor reports to the Academic Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. 
  • The Special Education/Academic Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area.
  • The Special Education/Academic Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student  motivation.
  • Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.
  • Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
  • Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available.
  • Maintains student personnel folders.
  • Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area.

Qualifications:  

  • Certified to teach in state in which center is located.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred. 
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of required subject area. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate household appliances and drive an automobile. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments. 

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Eckerd Connects subsidiary of Aleut

Our Program Location:
Albuquerque Job Corps
1500 Indian School Rd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104

Connect with Us video: https://vimeo.com/1061358460

Please follow the link for more information about this programhttps://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org.  Relay Services Dial 711.

Know Your Rights:  Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Copy & paste the link into your browser: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters

Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. 

Salary : $45,000 - $48,000

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