Pontotoc Day Treatment - MS Certified Teacher

Acadia•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 formal educational plans or programs to address them. They create lesson plans, teach students how to study and communicate, assess students’ abilities and areas for improvement, and provide instruction and mentoring in class, small groups, or one-on-one. The role includes communicating students’ progress to family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers; helping students address specific learning challenges; preparing them for state-standardized tests when required; and documenting educational plans, goals, and progress as required by the facility and state. The teacher supervises the classroom and students in other settings, maintains a positive learning environment, and follows classroom rules and administrative policies. They also adhere to treatment plans, participate in treatment team meetings as requested, and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude while prioritizing patient safety and addressing unmet needs or complaints. 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 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, 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 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 with family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
Provide individual support for specific learning challenges and prepare students for standardized tests when 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 lunch or during detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs or complaints, prioritizing patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.