Lead Teacher

Acadia Healthcare•Fayetteville, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Point Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a passionate Special Education K–12 teacher for our education department. The Lead Teacher will join our interdisciplinary education team to support the academic continuity of students during periods of hospitalization within our facility. This role is designed to help bridge educational gaps that may occur due to medical stays by providing individualized, high‑quality instruction aligned with students’ academic needs and home school expectations. The Lead Teacher collaborates with students, families, medical staff, and school partners to ensure learning remains accessible, supportive, and developmentally appropriate throughout hospitalization. Instruction may occur across grade levels and subject areas and is responsive to varying lengths of stay, health needs, and learning plans. PURPOSE STATEMENT: Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.
One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.
Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.
Current Arkansas teaching license in Special Education K–12, issued by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one.
Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.