TEACHER-NON-CERTIFIED

New-Hope-Treatment-Centers; Shadowbrook (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Treatment Centers in South Carolina is seeking a Non-Certified Teacher to support individualized instruction and maintain a therapeutic, safe learning environment for residents with diverse behavioral, emotional, and academic needs.

You will collaborate with certified teachers and clinicians, assist in developing learning plans, collect data, and help deliver engaging, differentiated lessons while documenting progress in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; background checks and state clearances may be required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 1+ year experience in behavioral health or education.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse youth in a residential treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and therapeutic support to residents.
• Assist in development/implementation of individualized learning plans.
• Gather and interpret academic/behavioral data to support progress.
• Maintain a structured, safe educational environment and assist with lesson delivery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and education team meetings.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.

Skills

Student-Centered Instruction

Relationship Building

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Documentation & Accountability

Professionalism

Technology Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

EHR/Electronic Health Records

Job description

Position SummarySince our opening in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers has been a welcoming place for young people in moments of crisis. The Non-Certified Teacher position supports the implementation of individualized instruction and creates a therapeutic, safe, and engaging learning environment for students with diverse behavioral, emotional, and academic needs.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide direct care and therapeutic support to residents.Assist in the development and implementation of individualized learning plans under the supervision of a state-certified teacher.Gather and interpret academic and behavioral data to support instructional planning and student progress monitoring.Support the creation and maintenance of a therapeutic, structured, and safe educational environment.Assist with designing and delivering engaging, differentiated lesson plans aligned with student learning needs.Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and education team meetings.Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines.CompetenciesThe Non-Certified teacher must demonstrate competence in the following areas:Student-Centered Instruction-Demonstrates the ability to support individualized educational experiences that meet diverse academic, emotional, and behavioral needs.Relationship Building-Builds positive, respectful, and therapeutic relationships with students, families, and team members to foster trust and engagement.Classroom Management & Safety- Maintains a structured, safe, and trauma-informed classroom environment that supports learning and emotional regulation.Communication Skills: Communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.Adaptability & Flexibility-Adjusts instructional approaches and responds effectively to changing student needs and classroom dynamics.Team Collaboration-Works cooperatively with certified teachers, clinicians, and other staff to support student success and treatment goals.Documentation & Accountability-Completes required documentation accurately, timely, and in compliance with organizational and educational standards.Professionalism-Demonstrates reliability, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.Technology Proficiency-Uses basic technology tools and educational systems effectively to support instruction and documentationMinimum QualificationsHigh School DiplomaMust be at least 21 years of age.Effective organizational and time management skillsProfessional verbal and written communication skillsAbility to follow oral and written directionsAbility to work effectively with students, teachers, and interdisciplinary staffBasic technology proficiency including email, Microsoft Word and ExcelAbility to pass required background checks, drug screening, and any state-mandated employment clearances.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or 1-year minimum experience in behavioral healthcare.Experience working with youth in education, behavioral health, residential treatment, or special education settingsExperience managing challenging behaviors in structured environmentsKnowledge of trauma-informed care and behavior management techniquesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records.Professional judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct.Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology.Physical and Work Environment RequirementsWork is performed in a behavioral health treatment environment that may involve exposure to emotionally distressed individuals.Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to behavioral emergencies involving residents weighing approximately 50–200+ pounds of varying heights and body compositions.Ability to lift to 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds, and push/pull up to 100 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities and emergency response situations.Ability to walk for 6–8 hours per shift and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, including up to 4+ hours consecutively.Must be able to kneel, squat, crouch, and climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the workday as required to maintain resident supervision and safety.Ability to maintain awake, alert, and oriented status throughout the entire shift to ensure continuous line-of-sight supervision and adherence to safety protocols.Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use standard office equipment.Ability to respond to crisis situations, which may require quick movement.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.