PRN Special Education Teacher

Oasis Behavioral Health•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills through instruction in one or more subjects, while promoting their physical, mental, and social development. The teacher identifies students’ educational needs and develops formal plans or programs to address them; prepares and delivers lessons; observes and evaluates student abilities, strengths, and weaknesses; and supports students in improving their skills. The role includes teaching and mentoring students in whole-class, small-group, and one-on-one settings; communicating with families and school and facility staff about progress; documenting plans, goals, and progress; and maintaining a positive, safe classroom environment. The teacher also adheres to treatment plans and participates in treatment team meetings as requested.

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 certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Knowledge of the developmental stages and behaviors of the students’ age group.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working with the population served by the facility.
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 as a class, in small groups, or one-on-one.
Communicate student progress to family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
Provide individual support for specific learning challenges and 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; acknowledge and work to resolve complaints when patient needs are not met; and prioritize patient safety.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.