Teacher

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Teacher | Waynesville, MO

Make a Difference Every Day.

Are you looking for more than just a job?

Do you want a career where you can positively impact the lives of adolescents while working alongside an incredible team that truly makes a difference?

Perimeter Behavioral Health is opening our newest residential treatment facility in Waynesville, Missouri, and we're looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated educators to join our team as a teacher.  

Whether you're already working in behavioral health or looking to use your educator skills in a rewarding new way, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping young people heal, grow, and thrive.

Why Join Perimeter?

Every day brings the opportunity to change a life.

As a teacher, you'll become a trusted mentor, role model, and advocate for adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment. You'll help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where youth can develop healthy coping skills, build confidence, and move toward recovery.

No two days are ever the same, and every interaction has the power to make a lasting impact.

About Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Waynesville

Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare providers, offering specialized psychiatric and residential treatment services across multiple states.

Our Waynesville campus provides residential treatment for adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, and complex medical challenges. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, we help young people and their families find hope and healing.

Our mission is simple:

Deliver hope through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to helping every child reach their fullest potential.

What You'll Do

As a teacher, you'll work directly with residents while partnering with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other clinical professionals to provide exceptional care.

Daily Responsibilities

• Assures compliance with Missouri Education requirements and regulations by developing, implementing, and monitoring each student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), including behavioral-based goals and objectives, life skills, and vocational skills. 
• Provides timely and accurate documentation for students as required by the organization and/or governing authority
• Develops and implements individualized academic programs by performing formal and informal assessments of academic achievement, social-emotional development, and vocational skills according to governmental and organizational guidelines.  Prepares materials, individualized lesson plans, and activities according to assessment goals.
• Manages the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations, and consistency.  Implements expectations and consequences as appropriate for each student as outlined in behavior management plan.
• Projects a positive role model image for students and colleagues by participating as a team member, cooperating with staff, demonstrating compromise and appropriate expression of opinions, and attending staff meetings as required. Utilizes chain-of-command in all aspects of program and follows organization's policies and procedures. 

What We're Looking For

We are seeking caring professionals who are dependable, patient, and passionate about helping others succeed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university, one to two years related experience and/or training, valid state teacher's license and/or appropriate endorsement (preferred) 
• 60 college credit hours with sub certification (minimum) 
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and assist with resident care and interventions

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health, healthcare, residential treatment, or social services
• Experience working with adolescents
• Background in psychology, nursing, human services, criminal justice, education, or social work

Schedule

• Monday- Friday (7:30 AM - 3:30PM)

Benefits & Perks

We invest in our employees because they invest in our residents.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Ongoing Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Supportive Leadership Team
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Environment
• Meaningful work where you truly make a difference every day

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Perimeter, you're not just filling a position—you become part of a mission.

Every conversation, every interaction, and every act of compassion helps shape a brighter future for adolescents facing behavioral health challenges.

Whether you're an experienced educator or looking to grow your career in behavioral health, you'll receive the training, support, and opportunities needed to succeed.

If you're passionate about helping others and want a career with purpose, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of a team that's transforming lives—one child, one family, and one future at a time.

Location

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri 

1000 Hospital Rd Waynesville, MO 65583

Waynesville, MO 65584

Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.