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Acadia Healthcare·Lakeland Behavioral Health System · Springfield, MO

Teacher (Substitute)

HospitalsPer diem
iPosting details
SchedulePer diem
RequirementsCPR
EducationBachelor's degree
Experience1+ years preferred
SourceAcadia Healthcare · posted Oct 2, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
Certifications
✓Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.
✓CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Qualifications
✓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.
+Lakeland Behavioral Health System
100beds
3hospitals roles open
SpringfieldMO · 150 mi to Kansas City
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
Certifications
✓Bachelor's degree in Education or related field which is eligible for teacher certification or license within the state where the facility is located is required.
✓CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Qualifications
✓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.
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About the role

What you’ll do
Identify the educational needsIdentify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs
Create lesson plans toCreate lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others
Observe student to evaluateObserve student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses
Teach and mentor studentsTeach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one
Communicate with family membersCommunicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress