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Fall Teacher- Pearl, MS

Acadia·Pearl, Mississippi

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing educational plans to teach academic and social skills to students. They must manage the classroom environment, monitor student progress, and collaborate with families and administrators.

Purpose statement

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development.

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). First aid may be required based on state or facility. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Pearl, Mississippi
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
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Hiring organization

Acadia

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence...

Salary listed on 1 job
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Mississippi classroom teacher market context

Classroom teacher roles in Mississippi are often shaped by steady demand in schools that need certified educators with subject-specific graduate preparation. These positions can be competitive because districts look for strong communication, interpersonal skills, and comfort using classroom technology, while candidates also compare schedules, support, and advancement opportunities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your Master’s degree and eighteen graduate hours align with the subject area before applying.

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