SPED Teacher

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a dedicated teacher to educate students across basic academic and social development areas. You will create lesson plans, teach multiple subjects, and coach students to study effectively while coordinating with families, counselors, and administrators.

The role emphasizes fostering a positive learning environment and aligning with treatment plans. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Education and eligibility for state teaching certification, with preference

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs of students and develop formal plans to meet those needs.
• Create lesson plans and teach subjects; guide students on study/communication skills.
• Observe and evaluate students, helping improve abilities and address weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students individually or in groups; communicate progress to families and staff.
• Follow treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
• Maintain classroom environment, enforce rules, and document goals and progress.

Skills

Experience with population served

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

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.

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.

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