SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work

Competitive compensation

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan program

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Universal Health Services, Inc. seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Innovations Academy in Streamwood, IL, to provide instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students in a therapeutic day school.

The role develops and implements IEPs, adapts curriculum, and collaborates with therapists, staff and families to promote academic and functional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• LBS1 Endorsement REQUIRED.
• 1-3 years experience in a therapeutic day school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students in a therapeutic day school.
• Develop and implement IEPs and modify curriculum as needed.
• Foster a structured and supportive classroom environment and collaborate with therapists, staff and families to promote growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Behavioral support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

LBS1 Endorsement REQUIRED

Job description

Responsibilities

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

FULL TIME

innovations Academy is looking for a dynamic Special Education Teacher to join our team! This position provides specialized instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students with diverse learning and emotional needs in a therapeutic day school setting. This position develops and implements IEPs, modifies curriculum, fosters a structered and supportive classroom enviornment and collaborates with therapists, staff and families to promote academic and functional growth.

Benefit& RewardsHighlights

• 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!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Innovations Academy is part of the Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS), a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent is REQUIRED. Bachelor's or Master's preferred. LBS1 Endorsement REQUIRED. 1-3 years experience in a therapeutic day school preferred.

Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills. Professional demeanor and appearance required.

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. We embrace diversity in our people,services and ideas.While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.