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

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is a 160-bed leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing quality behavioral health services for a diverse population of all ages. As a flagship behavioral health facility within Universal Health Services, Inc., Hartgrove offers state-of-the-art technologies and programs in a highly compassionate and therapeutic environment, with a continuum of specialty programs across inpatient, partial, and outpatient services.

About the role

We are seeking full-time Teachers to join our team. This position includes potential sign-on bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing educational assessments of patients.
• Provide instruction to patients while maintaining an orderly and disciplined classroom structure.
• Develop special interventions for patients unable to function within the classroom setting.
• Assist in curriculum development.
• Participate in patient treatment planning and staffing when necessary.
• Understand basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served.
• Complete patient lesson plans and maintain all required records.
• Maintain an adequate supply of appropriate instructional materials relative to patients’ age and functioning level.
• Participate in case management activities as required.
• Ensure the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• One year of teaching experience with emotionally disturbed/behaviorally disordered (ED/BD) children and/or adolescents preferred.
• Valid Illinois teaching certificate; certification in Special Education preferred.
• Knowledge of effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population.
• Proficiency in 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 plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

For more information about benefits, visit the UHS Benefits Service Center.