TEACHER - CERTIFIED - Secondary 6-12 grade
About the Facility
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a 118-bed acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment center for children and adolescents ages four through eighteen. The 55,000 square foot facility is situated on approximately 10 acres in the southeast corner of Alabama, less than 20 miles from both Florida and Georgia. In addition to living units, the facility houses New Day Academy, a state-supported year-round K-12th grade school with vocational opportunities. The hospital employs approximately 195 staff members.
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies, operating through its subsidiary acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries have over 90,000 employees and an annual revenue of $10.77 billion (2018). UHS has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and ranked on the Fortune 500 and Forbes lists of top public companies.
Responsibilities
- Carry out professional duties as circumstances require and in accordance with the school’s policies under the direction of the Principal.
- Demonstrate curriculum knowledge and provide instructional services to students.
- Assess student achievement effectively.
- Take responsibility for professional development.
- Manage behavioral interventions using a variety of techniques.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree in education required; Master’s degree in education preferred.
- Teaching certification or eligibility in the State of Alabama is required.
- Highly preferred background in Special Education.
- Experience in behavioral management using a variety of intervention techniques.
- Experience in Special Education preferred.
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment.
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.