SPED Teacher

Acadia Healthcare; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks seeks a dedicated educator to teach, mentor and support students in a structured setting. The role focuses on developing academic plans, guiding studies and promoting social and emotional development within a caring environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating progress, collaborating with families and staff, and maintaining compliant documentation while upholding respectful, age‑appropriate instructional practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify the educational needs of students and develop formal educational plans.
• Create lesson plans and teach subjects; help students learn how to study and communicate.
• Observe students to evaluate abilities and address strengths and weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students individually or in groups.
• Communicate progress with families, counselors, administrators and other teachers.
• Document goals and progress as required by the facility and state.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and enforce classroom rules.
• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in team meetings as requested.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

State teaching certification

Tools

CPR certification

De‑escalation training

Job description

Overview

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.

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