TEACHER (PHP PROGRAM) - PART TIME (PEL REQUIRED)

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental vision and 1

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with a company

Job summary

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital in Chicago is seeking part-time teachers to join our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for school-age children and adolescents (12-17) who benefit from therapeutic behavioral health services.

The role is 20 hours per week, with two classes daily (10am-11am and 11am-12pm), Monday through Friday. A valid Illinois teaching certificate (PEL) is required; a Special Education certification is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Valid Illinois teaching certificate (PEL) required; certification in Special Education preferred.
• One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Completes patient lesson plans and maintains all required records.
• Maintains an adequate supply of instructional materials and ensures a safe environment.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Masters preferred

Job description

Part‑time Teachers!

is designed for school‑age children who may benefit from therapeutic behavioral health services but do not need 24‑hour monitoring and adolescents ages 12 through 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder or mental health issues but are stable enough to live at home during treatment.

Work Schedule

The position would be 20 hours / week, including teaching two classes per day (10am - 11am and 11am - 12pm) Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

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. 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. Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.

Responsibilities

We are looking for part‑time Teachers to join our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team! Located in Garfield Park, the child/adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) is designed for school‑age children who may benefit from therapeutic behavioral health services but do not need 24‑hour monitoring and adolescents ages 12 through 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder or mental health issues but are stable enough to live at home during treatment.

The position would be 20 hours / week, including teaching two classes per day (10am - 11am and 11am - 12pm) Monday through Friday.

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. 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. Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.

This Opportunity Offers The Following

• 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 aout benefits, please visit: UHS Benefits Service Center.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred

One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred

Licensure/Certification

Valid Illinois teaching certificate (PEL) required; 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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