Teacher - Academic (PHP)

Universal Health Services; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and 401(k)

Job summary

Universal Health Services at Newport News Behavioral Health Center seeks a PHP Educator to provide educational services to school-age residents, develop curriculum, write IEP/IIP, and support transition planning.

The role focuses on instructional planning aligned with Virginia standards, behavior management, progress documentation, and collaboration with treatment and education teams for resident success.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent.
• Current Virginia teaching license in content area required.
• At least three years of classroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction to students according to IEP/IIP goals.
• Implement Behavior Management Plan and document student behavior progress.
• Assess academic achievement and adjust instructional planning as needed.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians and education agencies.
• Participate in professional development activities and training.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

Skills

Instructional planning

Organization

Communication

Behavior management

Collaboration

Professional development

IEP/IIP writing

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Virginia teaching license

Tools

None

Job description

Responsibilities

(PHP) Partial Hospitalization Program Teacher

Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Position Summary:

The PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) Educator provides educational services to all school age children attending Newport News Behavioral Health Center— according to the facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations. Educational services include assessment, instruction, classroom management, documentation, consultation, IEP/IIP writing, transition planning, program development, curriculum writing and resident supervision.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IIP goals and objectives, student strengths and learning preferences, research-supported methods and techniques, and Newport News Behavioral Health Center recommended practices.
• Implements the Behavior Management Plan at Newport News Behavioral Health Center, to assess and document students’ behavior progress (or lack of progress), to adjust behavioral strategies as needed and in consultation with the treatment team in order to maximize students’ behavioral success.
• Assess students’ academic achievement continually through a variety of methods, to document progress (or lack of progress), and to adjust instructional planning as needed to maximize student achievement.
• Maintains consistent communication with other staff at the facility, including parent(s)/guardians, and local education agencies by consulting with team members, attending meetings, keeping accurate records, completing assigned reports, making phone calls, writing letters and updating IEP’s/IIP’s.
• Participates in professional development activities including on-site training and relevant off-site classes, workshops, etc.
• Displays a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc.

Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits for this position, such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent. Current valid driver’s license required. At least three years of experience in a classroom environment is preferred. Current Virginia teaching license in content specific area required.

Additional Qualifications:

Teachers should possess knowledge of:

1. Subject matter to be taught – VA Standards of Learning
2. Theories of learning and teaching (modifications & accommodations)
3. Stages of learning
4. Effective teaching methods
5. Assessment principles and types
6. Cognitive/Behavioral/Social Learning theories and principles
7. Effective classroom management techniques
8. Methods for observation/data collection
9. Special education policies and procedures

Teachers should possess skills to:

1. Present effective lessons aligned with appropriate standards
2. Organize and plan instruction
3. Establish classroom expectations and hold students accountable for meeting them
4. Manage classroom behavior effectively
5. Maintain positive relationships with students and co-workers

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