Day Treatment Teacher (DTx Teacher) - PRN/As needed

Eliada Homes, Inc.•Asheville, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Day Treatment Program Director, the Day Treatment Teacher will work in classrooms to develop and implement curricula designed in accordance with the NC Standard Course of Study and Eliada’s treatment/behavioral models, in order to help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their academic and social development.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Nice To Haves

Current valid teaching certification as specified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
A minimum of two years teaching experience or direct residential experience with the target population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide effective, engaging instruction in assigned academic areas.
Effectively implement the Eliada Day Treatment model and curriculum in order to teach social, behavioral and life skills that contribute and support a healthy learning environment and contribute to students’ successful return to a community education setting. Provide 1:6 QP and 1:4 staff to student ratios in the program.
Complete mental health, medical, and program documentation in compliance with licensure, accreditation, and Medicaid/Mental Health standards.
Ensure safety, security and health of students by providing constant monitoring and supervision. Thoroughly and effectively utilize the agency’s crisis intervention model, including the ability to perform physical restraint techniques.
Evaluate the academic and classroom behavioral progress of students, which includes but is not limited to, keeping daily attendance and participation records, preparing progress and grade reports, communicating with case managers, participating in the development of Student Education Plans and Individual Education Plans.
Establish and maintain a structured and student-friendly classroom, which includes but is not limited to, active student engagement differentiation, clean and organized environment, clear and consistent procedures and expectations, and incorporation of school improvement components.
Participate in professional growth opportunities, such as workshops, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions of higher learning.
Display competence and responsiveness to cultural differences present in both student and staff population.
Ensure the provision of quality services to clients through participation in the agency's CQI process. Seek opportunities to improve the school program in relationship to their areas of expertise.
Other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.