TEACHER/EDUCATOR (PEL required) - ACADEMY, Full time (SIGN-ON BONUS) at Garfield Park Behaviora[...]

Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred. Experience: One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred. Licensure/Certification: Valid P‑EL, Illinois teaching certificate required; certification in Special Education preferred. Knowledge: 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. Working Conditions Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent or aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids, and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment. Physical Requirements Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients. Push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and stooping. Job Classification Exempt. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr kozmetickesluzby.vecnakraska.sk - Jobboard