Looking for a new educational environment and personal challenge as an educator? Join our dedicated interdisciplinary team of professionals and make a difference in improving children's and teen's lives as they navigate their road to recovery.
Full and part time opportunities available!
Hartgrove Behavioral Hospital is 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 providing a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment.
THE TEACHER/EDUCATOR:
- Participates in ongoing educational assessments of patients and completes patient lesson plans.
- 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.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS
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.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population.
- Individual and group management skills.
- Therapeutic relationships and processes.
- Limit setting; crisis and behavior management.
- Basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
