Teacher PRN

Acadiana Treatment Center • Alexandria, LA

10d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

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.
• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.
• Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.

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.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees