Education Specialist - Substitute - Day Treatment Program

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a substitute PRN Education Specialist to support patient-focused care. Under supervision, the role assesses academic and behavioral performance, using informal assessments, and delivers curriculum-based instruction aligned with patient needs.

The position involves reporting progress to the care team, advocating for academic supports, and performing academic assessments when clinically warranted to guide interventions and support planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess a patient's present level of academic and behavioral performance.
• Utilize informal curriculum-based assessments.
• Provide instruction and appropriate curriculum to meet academic needs.
• Report academic progress to the care team.

Job description

Overview

This is a substitute position. PRN

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Under the supervision of an Education Specialist - Licensed Teacher or the Education Specialist Administrator this position is responsible for assessing a patient's present level of academic and behavioral performance, utilizing informal curriculum-based assessments, providing instruction and appropriate curriculum to meet those academic needs, reporting academic progress, acting as an advocate for academic supports, and conducting academic assessment when clinically warranted.

Corporate Overview

The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals