TEACHER

Oak Plains Academy; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Free meals

Job summary

Oak Plains Academy, situated within a comprehensive and highly structured residential treatment program, seeks a Licensed Teacher to provide instruction to residents with learning disabilities and behavioral health challenges.

Located on a 20-acre rural campus about 45 minutes from Nashville, TN, the role offers opportunities to contribute to individualized treatment plans within a supportive, nationwide network of professionals. A valid TN teaching license is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid TN Teaching License.
• If licensed in other areas of Education, to teach Special Education you must obtain an endorsement within one year of accepting the position.
• Have experience working with children with learning disabilities and/or behavioral mental health concerns.
• Valid TN driver’s license.
• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification.

Responsibilities

• The teacher provides instruction to residents with learning disabilities and/or behavioral mental health challenges.

Skills

Teaching

Job description

Responsibilities

Oak Plains Academy, (a UHS company) is seeking a dynamic and talented Licensed Teacher to join our team of professional employees.

Oak Plains Academy is a comprehensive and highly structured 98-bed residential treatment program offering psychiatric residential treatment services to adolescents, struggling with emotional and behavioral issues. Residents receive an individualized treatment plan, geared to meet their personal needs. A professional team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, nurses, and teachers serve hundreds of children and adolescents annually with the common goal of treating and healing trauma and building resiliency in the residents we serve. Located on 20 acres of rolling hills in a rural setting, about 45 minutes from Nashville, Tennessee, Oak Plains Academy campus features a full-size gymnasium, dining hall, separate academic building, and four dormitories. Our wooded campus provides an excellent opportunity for outdoor recreational activities.

Visit us online at: https://oakplainsacademy.com/

Job Summary

The teacher provides instruction to residents with learning disabilities and/or behavioral mental health challenges.

Benefit Highlights

• 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
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
• Pet Insurance
• Free Meals
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

What do our current team members value at Oak Plains & UHS?

A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you serve, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peers and leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.

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

Requirements

• Hold a valid TN Teaching License.
• If licensed in other areas of Education, in order to teach Special Education you must obtain an endorsement within one year of accepting the position.
• Have experience in working with children with learning disabilities and or behavioral mental health concerns.
• Valid TN driver's license.
• This role requires a successful background check, fingerprinting and employment verification***

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.