TEACHER/EDUCATOR (ACADEMY/EDUCATION) - FULL TIME (PEL REQUIRED) SIGN ON BONUS

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, Masters preferred.
• Experience: One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Illinois teaching certificate; 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.

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

Pay

Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

Schedule

Full and part time opportunities available.