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

Responsibilities We are looking for part‑time teachers to join our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). 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. 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. 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 Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred. Experience: 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. If you meet the above requirements and are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with a team of passionate professionals, please apply online. 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. Pay Transparency To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.