Teacher's Assistant - Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson, TN has an immediate opening for a Teachers Aide. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson, TN is a residential treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri’s goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion. Join our professional team today.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to residents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented.
• Supervise residents in classrooms, halls, cafeteria, or other areas as needed.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach independent living skills.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to residents and monitor the collection of supplies.
• Distribute tests and assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing residents.
• Grade assignments and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Instruct and monitor residents in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Observe resident performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Organize and label materials, and display residents' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities in the classroom to promote physical, mental, and social development.
• Participate in conferences regarding resident progress or problems.
• Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
• Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
• Provide extra assistance to residents with special needs, such as non-English-speaking residents or those with physical and mental disabilities.
• Take class attendance and maintain attendance records and submit to teachers weekly
• Complete weekly progress notes on residents of observations, behaviors, and academic progress and submit to teachers for file documentation.
• Attend staff meetings for the department and serve on committees as required.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and assist residents with hardware and software use.
• Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites on the smart board.
• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment.
• Provide disabled residents with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
• Type, file, and duplicate materials.

• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Competitive

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

School type:

• Special education school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waynesville, MO 65583: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years old?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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