Licensed Special Ed Teacher – Behavioral Health

Universal Health Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Free meal per shift

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Hermitage Hall in Nashville seeks a licensed Teacher to plan curriculum, schedule classrooms, and prepare lessons tailored to each student, including those with IEPs. The role supports students with healthcare needs and helps build daily living and behavioral skills in a pediatric residential setting.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a valid TN Teaching License; a TN Teaching Permit is acceptable if pursued within three years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required as stated.
• TN Teaching License required.
• TN Teaching Permit acceptable if pursued within three years of hire.
• Special Education endorsement preferred.
• Preferred 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Must attend two-week orientation classes, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Plan curriculum and create classroom schedules.
• Prepare lessons and instructional materials meeting individual student needs (IEPs when applicable).
• Support students with special healthcare needs and help develop daily living and behavioral skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and follow program guidelines.
• Monitor and document goals for individual student needs with treatment team support.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom scheduling

IEP understanding

Student support for healthcare needs

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university

Valid TN Teaching License

TN Teaching Permit acceptable within three years of hire

Special Education endorsement preferred

1–2 years related experience/training

Job description

Universal Health Services’ Hermitage Hall in Nashville seeks a licensed Teacher to plan curriculum, schedule classrooms, and prepare lessons tailored to each student, including those with IEPs. The role supports students with healthcare needs and helps build daily living and behavioral skills in a pediatric residential setting.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a valid TN Teaching License; a TN Teaching Permit is acceptable if pursued within three years.