Special Education Teacher

Company: Acadia Healthcare
Location: Conway
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

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.
• 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 in the State of Arkansas.
  • Minimum experience required is at least one year of working directly with children and youths who have a variety of disabilities with Behavioral/Mental Health Issues. -

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