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Elementary Autistic Support Teacher
Southwood Children's Behavioral Healthcare
Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)
On-site
USD 38,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a leading children's behavioral healthcare facility as an Elementary Autistic Support Teacher. This role involves teaching and nurturing students with autistic needs, focusing on their academic, social, and personal development. A $12,000 sign-on bonus is available, paid in increments over the first year, alongside required teaching certification and a supportive work environment.
Qualifications
- Current teaching certification is required.
- 1 Year experience in Special Education preferred.
- Knowledgeable of developmental stages and behaviors for age group.
Responsibilities
- Develop formal educational plans to meet students' needs.
- Observe students to evaluate abilities and improve weaknesses.
- Document educational goals and progress as required by the facility.
Skills
Education
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Overview
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is looking for an
Overview
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is looking for an Elementary Autistic Support Teacher to join their AMAZING team!
As an Elementary Autistic Support Teacher you will teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills, through instruction in one or more subjects. Promote physical, mental and social development.
$12,000 Sign On Bonus! (Paid out in $3,000 increments over the course of (3) 90 day periods!
Teacher's Certification Required
1 Yr. Experience in Special Education or Alternative Education
About Us
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is dedicated to providing quality health, education, and assisted living services to troubled teens and adolescents. Our vision includes planning and thoughtful provision of high-quality care and educational services in a manner that promotes the mental health of patients, families and communities we serve. We believe in responsiveness to patient, employee and organizational needs and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We are committed to providing quality and effective treatment for the populations we serve.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Identify the educational needs of students then develop formal educational plan or program to meet those needs.
- Create lesson plans to teach a subject(s) and teach students how to study or communicate with others.
- Observe student to evaluate their educational abilities, strengths and weaknesses, working with them to improve their abilities and work on their weaknesses.
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups or one-on-one.
- Communicate with family members, counselors, administrators and other teachers on progress.
- Work with students individually to help overcome specific learning challenges, prepare students for standardized tests, as required by state.
- Document educational plans, goals and progress, as required by the facility and the state where the facility is located.
- Supervise classroom and maintain a positive environment for learning.
- Develop and enforce classroom rules and administrative policies.
- Supervise students outside of the classroom setting, such as at lunch time or during detention.
- Adhere to treatment plans and participate in treatment team meetings as requested.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- 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.
- One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility preferred. (Specifically Special Education or Alternative Education)
- Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of students.
- Current certification or license to teach within the state where the facility is located.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
AHMKT
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEducation and Training
- IndustriesMental Health Care
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