Greenville Day Treatment - MS Certified Teacher

Acadia Healthcare•Greenville, MS

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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 formal educational plans or programs to address them. This role involves teaching and mentoring students in whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one settings, evaluating their abilities and progress, and helping them overcome learning challenges. The teacher communicates with families, counselors, administrators, and other teachers; documents educational plans, goals, and progress as required by the facility and state; and supervises students both in and outside the classroom. The role also requires adherence to treatment plans, participation in treatment team meetings as requested, and a positive, empathetic, and professional approach to patient needs and safety. Other functions and tasks may be assigned.

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 age group of students.
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 facility’s population.
First aid, which may be required depending on the state or facility.

Responsibilities

Identify students’ educational needs and develop formal educational plans or programs to meet them.
Create lesson plans and teach one or more subjects, including study and communication skills.
Observe and evaluate students’ educational abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, and help them improve.
Teach and mentor students in class, small groups, or one-on-one.
Communicate student progress to family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
Work individually with students to address specific learning challenges.
Prepare students 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, such as during lunch or detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
Respond professionally and empathetically to customers, work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints, and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.