Flexible Day-Shift Special Education Teacher (Psych)

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a teacher for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program in Madison, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education and certification to teach in Wisconsin, with a strong background in special education and experience working with children with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing an academic learning environment, conducting assessments, and supporting academic plans for discharge. Exceptional communication and time management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children/adolescents having special learning needs.
• CPI Training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide an academic learning environment for psychiatric patients.
• Administer academic and learning assessments.
• Review Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Support/advise academic plans for patients' return to school.
• Integrate academic and clinical focuses.

Skills

Strong personal interaction and communication skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgement

Problem solving skills

Excellent time management skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Certified as a teacher in the state of Wisconsin

Tools

EHR documentation tools

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a teacher for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program in Madison, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Education and certification to teach in Wisconsin, with a strong background in special education and experience working with children with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing an academic learning environment, conducting assessments, and supporting academic plans for discharge. Exceptional communication and time management skills are essential for success in this role.