Licensed Teacher - Math or SPED Certification Preferred

Perimeter Healthcare•Jackson, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Healthcare is a leading behavioral health care provider for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults, delivering hope through comprehensive treatment programs across several states and care settings. This role involves developing and implementing individualized academic programs for "At Risk" youth who have been exposed to the legal or social service system. The environment may involve challenging student behaviors and interactions, requiring staff to be positive role models and maintain a safe, structured learning environment. The position requires adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, as well as maintaining confidentiality of student records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state teacher’s license.
Ability to perform duties in a positive work mode and serve as a positive role model and influence for youth and peers.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to perform a physical restraint on a student using the authorized technique designated by the program and only as a last resort for the protection of self or others.

Nice To Haves

Math or SPED Certification Preferred
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements individualized academic programs by performing formal and informal assessments of academic achievement, social-emotional development, and vocational skills according to governmental and organizational guidelines.
Prepares materials, individualized lesson plans, and activities according to assessment goals.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional techniques by using a wide variety of materials and mediums of delivery.
Demonstrates knowledge of IEP and treatment planning process by reviewing referral and assessment data, preparing for meetings, providing data, creating goals, developing strategies, monitoring progress, and sharing information.
Manages the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing structure, clear expectations, and consistency.
Implements expectations and consequences as appropriate for each student as outlined in the behavior management plan.
Maintains a firm, fair, and consistent approach to instruction and promotes student involvement by reinforcing positive behaviors.
Anticipates potential behavior problems in students by maintaining line-of-sight supervision and assessing behavior patterns.
Ensures the rights of all students are observed and protected through appropriate communication, de-escalation techniques, and correct physical restraint methods when necessary.
Projects a positive role model image for students and colleagues by participating as a team member, cooperating with staff, demonstrating compromise, and attending staff meetings.
Utilizes chain-of-command and follows organization’s policies and procedures.
Maintains appropriate relationships with students by treating them respectfully, eliciting interest and cooperation, and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements by reporting violations.
Maintains confidentiality of all student records per program guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of Mastery Achievement Program (MAP) standards by responding to feedback, showing improvement, identifying growth areas, and expanding skills.
Promotes and maintains positive community relations by coordinating efforts with outside agencies, groups, and individuals.
Communicates and cooperates with families, relevant external personnel, and staff members, ensuring clear, concise, legible, accurate, and courteous communication.
Provides timely, accurate, and professional documentation by recording daily grades/points, progress notes, progress reports, report cards, IEP goals and objectives, incident reports, and behavior data.
Documents all external and internal contacts and relays student information according to company and governmental guidelines.
Assures a classroom physical environment is conducive to learning by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness.
Assures that wall hangings and posters are appropriate and promote a positive learning atmosphere.
Assures proper maintenance and operation of equipment used in the classroom.
Maintains adequate inventory of classroom supplies by monitoring daily use and preparing replacement orders.