Teacher - Academic (PHP)
Newport News Behavioral Health Center is a 108-bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment facility for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11–18. The facility has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Located in Newport News, VA, a seaside city rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major northeastern cities.
Position Summary
The PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) Educator provides educational services to all school-age children attending Newport News Behavioral Health Center according to the facility standards as well as State and Federal regulations. Educational services include assessment, instruction, classroom management, documentation, consultation, IEP/IIP writing, transition planning, program development, curriculum writing, and resident supervision.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides developmentally appropriate classroom instruction to assigned students according to IEP/IIP goals and objectives, student strengths and learning preferences, research-supported methods and techniques, and Newport News Behavioral Health Center recommended practices.
- Implements the Behavior Management Plan at Newport News Behavioral Health Center, to assess and document students' behavior progress (or lack of progress), to adjust behavioral strategies as needed and in consultation with the treatment team in order to maximize students' behavioral success.
- Assesses students' academic achievement continually through a variety of methods, to document progress (or lack of progress), and to adjust instructional planning as needed to maximize student achievement.
- Maintains consistent communication with other staff at the facility, including parent(s)/guardians, and local education agencies by consulting with team members, attending meetings, keeping accurate records, completing assigned reports, making phone calls, writing letters, and updating IEP's/IIP's.
- Participates in professional development activities including on-site training and relevant off-site classes, workshops, etc.
- Displays a high degree of professionalism in all activities and interactions with students, staff, parents, agency personnel, community members, etc.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since its founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland, and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent.
- Current valid driver's license required.
- At least three years of experience in a classroom environment is preferred.
- Current Virginia teaching license in content specific area required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Teachers should possess knowledge of:
- Subject matter to be taught – VA Standards of Learning
- Theories of learning and teaching (modifications & accommodations)
- Stages of learning
- Effective teaching methods
- Assessment principles and types
- Cognitive/Behavioral/Social Learning theories and principles
- Effective classroom management techniques
- Methods for observation/data collection
- Special education policies and procedures
Teachers should possess skills to:
- Present effective lessons aligned with appropriate standards
- Organize and plan instruction
- Establish classroom expectations and hold students accountable for meeting them
- Manage classroom behavior effectively
- Maintain positive relationships with students and co-workers