Job Purpose
The Academic Coordinator works with the clinical team to provide academic education classes for adolescent person(s) served in residential treatment services. They will create and execute a lesson plan for multiple adolescents of various ages during their residential treatment. This job requires the ability to work independently, and as part of a team to provide the best care and education for the person(s) served.
Qualifications
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Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of certification to substitute teach in the state of Missouri.
Core Job Duties
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Provide academic education classes to all person(s) served in conjunction with their individualized academic treatment plan.
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Collaborate with the associated schools of person(s) served to coordinate assignments and communicate regarding grades.
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Complete an educational assessment on all person(s) served in the program.
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Communicate with treatment team regarding academic goals and progress of person(s) served and participate in team meetings.
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Identify ways to modify classroom work to meet the learning and behavioral needs of persons served with Individualized Education Plans and/or special education needs.
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Develop and maintain education curriculum and present new curriculum to Program Leadership for approval.
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Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders.
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Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
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Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
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Abide by program and agency policies and procedures
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Other job duties and special projects as assigned.