TEACHER - ACADEMIC PER DIEM

Willowspringscenter; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Health insurance

401(K) with company match

Competitive Compensation

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Willowspringscenter in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Per Diem Teacher dedicated to making a difference in the lives of youth ages 6-17. This role involves developing educational opportunities for children who are patients at the center, collaborating with guardians and educators to create supportive educational plans.

The ideal candidate will hold at least a Bachelor's degree and possess a valid Nevada State teaching license. The position comes with a competitive compensation package, including tuition assistance and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with emotionally handicapped and learning disabled adolescents preferred.
• Valid Nevada State SPED K-12 or ELA Certified Teaching License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational opportunities for children who are patients.
• Plan and organize reading instruction based on ongoing assessment.
• Document patient progress in the medical record.

Skills

Teaching emotionally handicapped adolescents

Instructional planning

Technology utilization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Handle with Care certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Willow Springs Center has an opening for a Per Diem Teacher.

Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada's leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path.

At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicated to impacting the lives of youth ages 6-17. If you have a desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs may be the place for you.

The purpose of this position is to develop and deliver educational opportunities for children who are patients at Willow Springs Center. They will be called upon to liaise with other educators, families, guardians and providers to develop an educational plan that supports the overall treatment plan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Selects materials and resources that support appropriate instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning.
• Demonstrates awareness of clinical goals and objectives and complies with the clinical directives.
• Plans and organizes reading instruction based on ongoing assessment.
• Supports reading through oral and written language development.
• Understands the cognitive processes associated with various kinds of learning (e.g. critical and creative thinking, problem structuring, problem solving, invention, memorization and recall) and ensures attention to these learning processes so that students can master content standards.
• Selects instructional goals, which are worthwhile and are appropriate for the student’s age and developmental levels and skills and background.
• Provides effective verbal and written feedback that shape improvement in student performance on content standards.
• Ensures children are able to demonstrate educational growth through the achievement of measurable standards.
• Accurately documents and reports ongoing student achievement.
• Documents patient progress in the medical record according to department policies and procedures.
• Utilizes technology to manage and communicate information.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• DBT Intensive training with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti
• DBT-PE training with Dr. Melanie Harned
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Diverse programming to expand your experience
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Pet Insurance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association that is approved by the United States Department of Education. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Experience teaching emotionally handicapped and learning disabled adolescents is preferred.

Licensure: Valid Nevada State SPED K-12 or ELA Certified Teaching License. Substitute teaching licenses qualify for this position, you must be within last year of Bachelor's degree and obtain license.

Certifications: CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care.

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.