Location
Alexandria, Louisiana
Quick overview
The primary duties involve identifying student educational needs, developing and implementing formal educational plans, and teaching subjects through various group settings or one-on-one instruction. Responsibilities also include observing students to assess abilities, communicating progress to stakeholders, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field eligible for state teacher certification is required, along with current state teaching certification or license. Preferred experience includes one or more years working with the facility's specific population, and mandatory certifications include CPR and de-escalation/restraint training.
Job description
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.
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).
