TEACHER/EDUCATOR (ACADEMY/EDUCATION) - PART TIME

Hartgrove Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription plan

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with a company match

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading mental health facility in Chicago is seeking a part-time Teacher to provide instruction to patients. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree, have experience with educational development for diverse populations, and a valid Illinois teaching certificate. Responsibilities include participating in educational assessments, maintaining classroom structure, and developing special interventions. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Valid Illinois teaching certificate required, certification in Special Education preferred.
• Valid Illinois teaching certificate; certification in Special Education preferred.
• Knowledge of effective teaching skills, educational strategies for a special education population, and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Participates in educational assessments of patients.
• Provides instruction to maintain classroom discipline.
• Develops interventions for patients who struggle.
• Assists in curriculum development and maintains records.
• Maintains patient lesson plans and required records.
• Ensures a safe and sanitary environment.

Skills

Effective teaching skills

Educational strategies

Group management skills

Therapeutic relationships

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System consists of a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. Hartgrove is a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc. and throughout Illinois. Hartgrove is a state‑of‑the‑art facility offering some of the most advanced technologies and programs found in the behavioral health field. We are dedicated to our teamwork approach and provide a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, as well as offering a continuum of specialty programs throughout our inpatient, partial and outpatient services. We are looking for part‑time Teachers to join our team!

Job Summary: Participates in ongoing educational assessments of patients. Provides instruction to patients while maintaining an orderly and disciplined structure in the classroom. Develops special interventions for patients unable to function within the classroom setting. Assists in curriculum development. Participates in patient treatment planning and staffing when necessary. Understands the basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served. Completes patient lesson plans. Completes and maintains all records as required. Maintains an adequate supply of appropriate instructional materials relative to patient’s age and functioning level. Participates in case management activities as required. Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription plan
• Generous paid time off
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

For more information about benefits, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred.

Experience: One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Illinois teaching certificate; certification in Special Education preferred.

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population, individual and group management skills, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and crisis and behavior management.

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