SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - ACADEMIC (12 MTH)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Full-Time Special Education Teacher, where you will play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of students with special needs. This role involves developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), utilizing crisis intervention techniques, and fostering a safe and engaging learning environment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that students receive the highest quality education tailored to their unique needs. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work culture, this opportunity offers a rewarding path for dedicated educators looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

Comprehensive training & orientation

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

HealthStream online learning catalogue

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Certification in Special Education required, with a preference for teaching experience.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and classroom management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update IEPs for students on your caseload.
• Utilize differentiated instruction and monitor student progress.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and manage student behavior.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Verbal De-escalation

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

Subject Matter Expertise

Education

Special Education Teacher Certification - State of Illinois

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Responsibilities

Full-Time Special Education Teacher Opportunity

This opportunity to serve as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team for students by providing direct education services. Utilizes knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation in order to provide a safe environment for students, visitors, and staff. While developing, implementing, and updating IEPs for all students on their educational caseload. Daily written plans based on curriculum, core/state standards, and IEP goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Instructional planning
   1. Develops, implements, maintains, and updates IEPs for all students on their educational caseload.
   2. Develops and maintains daily, written plans based on curriculum, core/state standards, and IEP goals.
   3. Monitors student progress and intervenes appropriately using scientifically based interventions.
   4. Adjusts plans, methods, and tests to meet student needs.
2. Instructional methods
   1. Teaches in accordance with adopted curriculum.
   2. Utilizes differentiated instruction.
   3. Communicates objective(s) and purpose(s) of lesson.
   4. Relates instruction to specific and long-range educational objective(s).
   5. Explains and clarifies material in guided practice prior to assigning independent work.
   6. Uses varied resources and materials based on student needs and the objective(s) of the lesson.
   7. Incorporates instructional strategies which promote student’s critical thinking.
   8. Provides feedback that motivates students.
   9. Uses a variety of practical hands-on activities that engage the majority of students to maintain a high level of interest.
   10. Has high expectations for daily and long-term student achievement.
3. Competency in subject matter
   1. Demonstrates knowledge of subject area in lesson presentation.
   2. Responds knowledgeably to students’ questions on the subject matter, basic facts, or concepts.
   3. Uses grammatically correct English in verbal communication.
   4. Uses rules of spelling, punctuation, and grammar in written communication.
4. Classroom management
   1. Assumes responsibility for overall discipline in the classroom, following designated behavior management plans.
   2. Organizes and arranges classroom to facilitate learning and minimize student disruption.
   3. Sets limits on student behavior which are defined, communicated, and monitored.
   4. Treats all students in a fair and consistent manner.
   5. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
   6. Encourages students to be self-disciplined.
   7. Maintains a classroom atmosphere that is appropriate to the learning activity taking place.
   8. Perceives the needs and concerns of students and tactfully deals with them.
   9. Reinforces students’ appropriate behavior.
   10. Maintains a self-controlled manner in crisis or stressful situations.
5. Staff and professional responsibilities
   1. Maintains and submits accurate and timely records as required by law and educational guidelines.
   2. Actively participates in school staff meetings.
   3. Collaborates with other teachers to provide appropriate learning opportunities for students.
   4. Reports students’ progress to guardians via quarterly report cards, mid-quarter reports, conferences, etc.
6. Utilizes knowledge and skills related to crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation in order to provide a safe environment for students, visitors, and staff.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Projects a positive image of The Pavilion by being courteous, helpful, friendly, and professional in relationships with patients/residents/students, visitors, and co-workers.
2. Assures compliance with federal, state, and organizational confidentiality regulations.
3. Responds to a “Support Code” in a therapeutic, appropriate manner as prescribed in the annual TCI inservice.
4. Maintains OSHA, Risk Management, Infection Control, CPR, and TCI and all other required education.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for our Behavioral Teachers include:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive training & orientation
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency Transition-to-Practice Orientation (Could earn 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience and energize your career
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Special Education Teacher Certification - State of Illinois in Type 10 LBS I Limited or Unlimited required. Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred.
• Teaching in a special education setting preferred.

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 believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

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