Pontotoc Day Treatment - MS Certified Teacher

Millcreek of Pontotoc•Pontotoc, MS

About The Position

The Certified Teacher teaches students basic academic, social, and other formative skills through instruction in one or more subjects, promoting their physical, mental, and social development. The teacher identifies students’ educational needs and develops plans or programs to address them; creates and delivers lessons; observes and evaluates students’ abilities, strengths, and weaknesses; and provides instruction and mentoring in classroom, small-group, or one-on-one settings. The role includes communicating with families and school and facility staff about student progress, supporting students with specific learning challenges, preparing them for standardized tests as required by the state, and documenting educational plans, goals, and progress. The teacher supervises students in and outside the classroom, maintains a positive learning environment, develops and enforces classroom rules and administrative policies, and adheres to treatment plans and participates in treatment team meetings as requested. A positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers and a focus on patient safety are expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field eligible for teacher certification or licensure in the state where the facility is located.
Current certification or license to teach in the state where the facility is located.
Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors for the students’ age group.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working with the population served by the facility.
First aid, if required by the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Identify students’ educational needs and develop formal educational plans or programs to meet them.
Create lesson plans and teach subjects, study skills, and communication skills.
Observe and evaluate students’ educational abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and help them improve.
Teach and mentor students in classes, small groups, or one-on-one.
Communicate student progress to family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
Work individually with students to address learning challenges and prepare them for standardized tests as required by the state.
Document educational plans, goals, and progress as required by the facility and state.
Supervise the classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
Supervise students outside the classroom, including at lunchtime or during detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints; prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.