Paraprofessional

Acadia Healthcare; Fordyce (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Fordyce, Arkansas, is seeking qualified instructors to deliver educational programming for students in multiple subjects. The role involves planning lessons, assessing student needs, and supporting social development in a structured setting.

Responsibilities include mentoring students, tracking progress, and coordinating with families and counselors to ensure comprehensive support. Certification requirements include CPR and de-escalation/restraint training; First aid may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications required or training provided on hire.
• First aid may be required depending on state/facility policy.
• Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors of the facility's age group is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in one or more subjects.
• Promote physical, mental and social development.
• Identify educational needs and develop formal plans to meet them.
• Create lesson plans and teach students how to study or communicate.
• Observe and evaluate students and help them improve.
• Teach and mentor students in class, small groups, or one-on-one.
• Communicate progress with families and other staff.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

CPR certification

De-escalation/restraint certification

First aid certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

For facilities in certain geographic areas where the market for licensed/certified teachers are challenging to recruit, this Market-based job code provides that non-exempt option for those limited markets. The job descriptions are the same as the exempt roles of Teacher.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills through instruction in one or more subjects.
• Promote physical, mental and social development.
• 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 students 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students at the facility.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Prefer one year experience working with population of the facility.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

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