TEACHER-NON-CERTIFIED

Position Summary

Since our opening in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers has been a welcoming place for young people in moments of crisis. The Non-Certified Teacher position supports the implementation of individualized instruction and creates a therapeutic, safe, and engaging learning environment for students with diverse behavioral, emotional, and academic needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide direct care and therapeutic support to residents.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized learning plans under the supervision of a state-certified teacher.
• Gather and interpret academic and behavioral data to support instructional planning and student progress monitoring.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a therapeutic, structured, and safe educational environment.
• Assist with designing and delivering engaging, differentiated lesson plans aligned with student learning needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment and education team meetings.
• Complete required documentation accurately and within established timelines.

Competencies

The Non-Certified teacher must demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Student-Centered Instruction-Demonstrates the ability to support individualized educational experiences that meet diverse academic, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Relationship Building-Builds positive, respectful, and therapeutic relationships with students, families, and team members to foster trust and engagement.

Classroom Management & Safety- Maintains a structured, safe, and trauma-informed classroom environment that supports learning and emotional regulation.

Communication Skills: Communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with students, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Adaptability & Flexibility-Adjusts instructional approaches and responds effectively to changing student needs and classroom dynamics.

Team Collaboration-Works cooperatively with certified teachers, clinicians, and other staff to support student success and treatment goals.

Documentation & Accountability-Completes required documentation accurately, timely, and in compliance with organizational and educational standards.

Professionalism-Demonstrates reliability, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures.

Technology Proficiency-Uses basic technology tools and educational systems effectively to support instruction and documentation