Location
Alexandria, Louisiana
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing educational plans, creating lesson plans, and providing instruction to students in various settings. They must also maintain a positive classroom environment, document student progress, and collaborate with treatment teams and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess a current state teaching certification or license. One year of experience working with the facility's population is preferred, along with CPR and de-escalation certifications.
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).
