Special Education Teacher

Acadia Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare in Chandler, AZ seeks a qualified teacher to educate students across core subjects, support social development, and promote physical and mental well-being within the facility.

The role involves creating lesson plans, observing and guiding progress, communicating with families and staff, and maintaining a respectful, safe learning environment in coordination with treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field eligible for teacher certification in the state.
• 1+ year of experience working with the facility population.
• Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors for the students' age group.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs and develop formal plans to meet them.
• Create lesson plans and teach subjects; guide student study and communication.
• Observe students to assess abilities and work on weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students in class, small groups, or one-on-one.
• Communicate progress with families, counselors, administrators and teachers.
• Support students with learning challenges and prep for standardized tests.
• Document goals, plans and progress as required by the facility and state.
• Supervise the classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Develop and enforce classroom rules and policies.
• Supervise students during lunch and after school activities.
• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Certification eligible

Experience with facility population

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Purpose Statement

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

Purpose Statement

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

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.

Education/Experience/Skill 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.
• 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.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• 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).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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