Licensed Teacher-PRTF-Millcreek of Pearl School

Acadia Healthcare•Pearl, MS

About The Position

The Licensed Teacher teaches students basic academic, social, and other formative skills through instruction in one or more subjects, and promotes their physical, mental, and social development. The teacher assesses students’ educational needs and creates plans and lessons to address them, while providing instruction and mentorship individually, in small groups, or as a class. The role includes monitoring student progress, communicating with families and other professionals, maintaining a positive and safe learning environment, and following facility and state requirements for educational documentation. The teacher also adheres to treatment plans and participates in treatment team meetings as requested. Patient safety and a positive, empathetic, and professional approach are priorities.

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 based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Identify students’ educational needs and develop formal educational plans or programs to address 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 with family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers about student progress.
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.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints.
Recognize patient safety as a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.