ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills through instruction in one or more subjects.

· Promote physical, mental and social development.

· Identify the educational needs of 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 students 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.

· Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students at the facility.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located. Prefer one year experience working with population of the facility.

· 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.