Teacher

Harboroaks; Sunset (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadiana Treatment Center in Sunset, LA seeks a dedicated Teacher to educate female adolescents 12-17 within a residential program. You will design lessons, support social and academic development, and align with treatment goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Education with state certification eligibility, plus experience with teens. You will collaborate with families, counselors, and teachers to track progress and maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field eligible for teacher certification.
• One or more years of experience working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of developmental stages and behaviors for this age group.

Responsibilities

• Identify educational needs and develop an educational plan.
• Create lesson plans and teach students.
• Observe students to evaluate abilities and work on weaknesses.
• Teach and mentor students individually or in groups.
• Communicate progress with families, counselors, and staff.
• Prepare students for standardized tests as required by state.
• Document plans and progress as required.
• Supervise classroom and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Develop and enforce classroom rules.
• Supervise students outside classroom.
• Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings.
• Demonstrate empathy and professionalism; address complaints with safety in mind.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Overview

We are growing and are looking for a positive, empathetic, dedicated, and professional Teacher to join our team! Acadiana Treatment Center (ATC) is a 45-bed residential treatment center located in the Sunset area providing behavioral health services to female adolescents ages 12-17.

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.

*Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, push/pull up to 100 pounds, grasp, squeeze, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, reach, repetitive arm/wrist/hand use, walk on uneven surfaces, stand, walk in order to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

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