Teacher

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 students, 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 person(s) receiving services 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 person(s) receiving services 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.

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.  Prefer one year experience working with population of the facility. 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.

Valid Special Education Certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

APL Certified                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.