Certified Teacher: Classroom & Individualized Student Growth

Acadia Healthcare; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Pearl, MS seeks a dedicated educator to teach students basic academic, social, and related skills, and to promote development through structured lessons. You will identify individual educational needs, create lesson plans, and monitor progress to support learning goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, counselors, and other teachers, ensuring supportive classroom environments, adherence to state requirements, and the implementation of treatment-integrated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.
• One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.

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. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Skills

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Communication with families

Classroom management

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Acadia Healthcare in Pearl, MS seeks a dedicated educator to teach students basic academic, social, and related skills, and to promote development through structured lessons. You will identify individual educational needs, create lesson plans, and monitor progress to support learning goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, counselors, and other teachers, ensuring supportive classroom environments, adherence to state requirements, and the implementation of treatment-integrated