Teacher

Acadia Healthcare • Henderson, NV

17d

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 develops and delivers educational plans, evaluates student abilities and progress, and provides instruction and mentoring in classroom, small-group, and individual settings. The role also includes classroom supervision, communication with families and colleagues, and adherence to treatment plans and facility and state requirements.

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 age group of students.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience working with the population served by the facility.
• First aid, which may be required depending on the state or facility.

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, and one-on-one settings.
• Communicate student progress to family members, counselors, administrators, and other teachers.
• Help students individually overcome learning challenges and prepare them 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 complaints when patient needs are not met.
• Recognize patient safety as a top priority.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time