Special Education Teacher

Universal Health Services; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Access to UHS Guest Website

Job summary

Coastal Harbor Health System, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking a qualified Teacher for its Savannah, GA facilities. The role involves educating children and adolescents, planning individualized care, and aligning instruction with state standards under supervision of the School Supervisor.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field, GA Special Education certification, and experience in educational settings or psychiatric facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education or related field required.
• Certification as a GA Special Education teacher required.
• Minimum 3 years related experience; 2+ years in a psychiatric facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom dynamics throughout the school day.
• Instruct on assigned curriculums for applicable age ranges.
• Assess students for knowledge and competency of curriculum taught.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum instruction

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

GA Special Education certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country.

Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment.

Website: coastalharbor.com

The Teacher educates students and administers policies and procedures relating to all phases of education in accordance with current state and federal special education standards. In addition, the Teacher is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising individualized direct care, educational group services and activities for each assigned student or group. This position defines and implements education and behavior goals as a member of the educational team. As an active member, this position provides continuous individualized tailored student care, observation, interaction, documentation, and role modeling to students while under the direct supervision of the School Supervisor. As Teacher, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Qualifications

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to manage classroom dynamics throughout school day
• Instruct on assigned curriculums given for applicable age ranged classroom
• Assess students for knowledge and competency of curriculum taught

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education or related field. A minimum of three years related experience. Certified as a Special Education teacher by the State of GA required.

Experience: Minimum of two (2) yeas as an instructor in a psychiatric facility. Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies with a good understanding of education and therapeutic intervention.

License: Valid teaching credentials and credentials to teach exceptional children.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.