Teacher

Acadia External • Sunset, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Acadiana Treatment Center is seeking a Full-time Teacher for our 42-bed adolescent unit. Must be a Certified Teacher.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Teacher.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hired and offered by facility).

Responsibilities

• Identify the educational needs of students, 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 person(s) receiving services 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 person(s) receiving services for standardized test, 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: lunch time or during detention.
• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed