Special Education Teacher

Acadia Healthcare; Murfreesboro (TN); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution in Murfreesboro is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to promote academic and social development in students. This role involves creating lesson plans, working closely with students to tailor educational approaches, and maintaining classroom discipline. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Education, current state certification, and have a passion for fostering student growth. Competitive benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with populations similar to those served by the facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods is beneficial.
• Certification to teach in the state is required.

Aufgaben

• Create and implement formal educational plans for students.
• Teach individual and group lessons in subjects.
• Document student progress and educational plans.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors

Communication skills

Classroom management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join our team at TrustPoint Hospital as a Special Education Teacher! We are seeking passionate special education certified professionals that are dedicated to behavioral health. If you are looking for unparalleled growth opportunities and are wanting to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is the position for you! TrustPoint Hospital is a 217-bed, state-of-the-art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry.

Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

TrustPoint Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members. Current offerings encompass:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work-life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.