Teacher

Acadia Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated educator to teach students critical skills across subjects. The role focuses on developing educational plans tailored to individual needs and providing one-on-one or group instruction.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education, experience with diverse populations, and a state teaching license. The position aims to promote academic and social growth for students in a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current teaching certification or license.
• One or more years of experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable in teaching methods for age groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational plans based on students' needs.
• Create and implement lesson plans.
• Evaluate and improve students’ varying educational abilities.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors

Effective communication skills

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

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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