Teen Behavioral Health Classroom Assistant

Carle Health; West Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an Assistant Teacher to support patients during behavioral health hospitalization and coordinate with the Primary Teacher to meet educational needs prior to school return. You will assist with consents between parents, schools, and the organization and help students re-enter school after discharge.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CPI and BLS certifications, and one year of education/teaching experience, with strong communication and teamwork to support ages 4-17 in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• CPI within 3 Months.
• BLS within 30 Days.
• One year Education/Training or Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with parents, schools, teachers, and patients regarding progress of assignments during hospitalization.
• Maintains classroom discipline by guiding children with appropriate voices and actions; following the guidelines within the organization.
• Maintains inventory of classroom equipment and supplies by reporting any broken items; reporting to primary teacher when applicable.
• Provides direct supervision to the children by interacting with the children at all times.
• Works closely with the primary teacher in conjunction while helping to facilitate classroom instructional activities under their guidance.
• May provide individual therapy-based teaching strategies to meet the patients mental health and developmental needs.
• Assures students are productive during classroom time.
• Helps the primary teacher promote a safe learning environment for all students and staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with others

De-escalation techniques

Navigate multiple schools

Care outside classroom

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Carle Health seeks an Assistant Teacher to support patients during behavioral health hospitalization and coordinate with the Primary Teacher to meet educational needs prior to school return. You will assist with consents between parents, schools, and the organization and help students re-enter school after discharge.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, CPI and BLS certifications, and one year of education/teaching experience, with strong communication and teamwork to support ages 4-17 in a