TEACHER-NON-CERTIFIED

Job Details: Job Location: NHC - Rock Hill - Rock Hill, SC, Salary Range: Undisclosed,  

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
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Effective organizational and time management skills
Professional verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, and interdisciplinary staff
Basic technology proficiency including email, Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to pass required background checks, drug screening, and any state-mandated employment clearances.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or 1-year minimum experience in behavioral healthcare.
Experience working with youth in education, behavioral health, residential treatment, or special education settings
Experience managing challenging behaviors in structured environments
Knowledge of trauma-informed care and behavior management techniques

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records.
Professional judgment, discretion, and ethical conduct.
Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Work is performed in a behavioral health treatment environment that may involve exposure to emotionally distressed individuals.
Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to behavioral emergencies involving residents weighing approximately 50–200+ pounds of varying heights and body compositions.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds, and push/pull up to 100 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities and emergency response situations.
Ability to walk for 6–8 hours per shift and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time, including up to 4+ hours consecutively.
Must be able to kneel, squat, crouch, and climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the workday as required to maintain resident supervision and safety.
Ability to maintain awake, alert, and oriented status throughout the entire shift to ensure continuous line-of-sight supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use standard office equipment.
Ability to respond to crisis situations, which may require quick movement.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.