Licensed Teacher-PRTF-Millcreek of Pearl School

Millcreek of Pearl School•Pearl, MS

About The Position

The Licensed 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 and deliver lessons, evaluate student abilities and progress, and provide instruction and mentoring in whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one settings. The role includes communicating with families and school and facility staff, supporting students with specific learning challenges, preparing students for state-standardized tests as required, and documenting educational plans, goals, and progress according to facility and state requirements. The teacher supervises students and maintains a positive learning environment, follows classroom and administrative policies, adheres to treatment plans, and participates in treatment-team meetings when requested. A positive, empathetic, and professional approach to patients and attention to patient safety are expected. 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.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors for the students’ age group.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working with the facility’s population.
First aid 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 to family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
Provide individual help for specific learning challenges and prepare students for standardized tests as required by the state.
Document educational plans, goals, and progress according to facility and state requirements.
Supervise the classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
Supervise students outside the classroom, including during lunch or detention.
Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment-team meetings as requested.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met, and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.