Teacher

Acadia Healthcare; Fordyce (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Fordyce, Arkansas, seeks a full-time certified Teacher. You will be responsible for developing and implementing educational plans tailored to the educational needs of students in a psychiatric residential treatment setting.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and must have the necessary state certifications. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current certification or license to teach within the state of Arkansas.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Knowledge of CPR and de-escalation/restraint techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop formal educational plans to meet student needs.
• Create lesson plans and teach subject material.
• Observe and evaluate student educational abilities.
• Teach and mentor students in various formats.
• Communicate progress with family and staff.
• Supervise students in and out of the classroom.

Skills

Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

We are looking for talented and caring professionals to join our team! Millcreek Behavioral Health is seeking for a full-time certified Teacher. Millcreek Behavioral Health is located in Fordyce, Arkansas and provides psychiatric residential treatment to children and adolescents.

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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