Pontotoc Day Treatment - MS Certified Teacher
Millcreek of Pontotoc
Summary
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development.
Job description
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.
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
- 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
- Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students
- One or more years' experience working with population of the facility preferred
Company overview
Millcreek of Pontotoc is a leading psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF) located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, specializing in comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults aged 6-21. As the largest private provider of children and adolescent behavioral health services in Mississippi, the facility has been delivering quality care for over 40 years. Operating on a spacious 20-acre campus with three cottages totaling 51 beds (expanding to 54), Millcreek offers evidence-based therapeutic programming including psychiatric residential treatment, therapeutic day school programs, and group home services. The facility is recognized as an innovative leader in residential mental health treatment, providing specialized care for conditions such as oppositional defiant disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and other mood and behavioral disorders. As part of Acadia Healthcare, Millcreek maintains Joint Commission accreditation and operates Mississippi Department of Education-accredited educational programs, ensuring both clinical excellence and academic support for its patients. The facility serves primarily Medicaid patients and has maintained a 98% occupancy rate, demonstrating its critical role in addressing the mental health needs of youth throughout northern Mississippi.