Teacher PD

Responsibilities

• Affirms the educational needs of assigned patients during hospitalization.
• Contacts previous educational settings and reviews written records.
• Prepares assessments and daily lesson plans based on evaluations and IEPs.
• Generates lesson plans no later than the second day of educational programming.
• Writes detailed lesson plans to ensure substitutes can implement them.
• Maintains a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Provides academic assignments and materials to students at the start of the day.
• Defines classroom rules and schedules through verbal or written instruction.
• Offers individualized instructional help as needed.
• Reports to work on time and prepares for daily assignments.
• Ensures local school systems are informed about the child’s academic recommendations upon discharge.
• Submits a discharge summary according to departmental format.
• Demonstrates the ability to function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with team members.
• Consults with other clinical staff regarding patients’ educational and behavioral programs.
• Assists other team members in interpreting evaluation findings.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and accepts delegated responsibilities.
• Suggests improvements in department functions related to educational services.
• Shares expertise and provides support to other educational staff members.
• Participates in Total Quality Management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education.
• Certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education (appropriate levels of handicapped certification).
• Minimum of one year teaching experience.