Job Information
Acadia Healthcare Special Ed. Teacher in Fordyce, Arkansas
Description
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.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Written Communication: Advanced
Oral Communication: Advanced
Communication: Advanced
Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Preferred
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Education
Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Education
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Special Education Teacher
Teacher
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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