Teacher Per Diem

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Affirms educational needs of patients.
• Contacts previous educational settings and reviews records.
• Assesses, supervises, or approves educational needs before Diagnostic Conference.
• Prepares assessments in departmental format.
• Generates lesson plans no later than second day of programming.
• Writes detailed lesson plans reflecting major academic areas.
• Makes lesson plans accessible to substitutes.
• Reviews and updates lesson plans weekly.
• Maintains a conducive learning environment.
• Provides academic assignments and materials at start of day.
• Offers individualized help as needed.
• Behaves professionally and reports on time.
• Completes IEP preparation and presentation.
• Reports on child’s academic progress.
• Identifies factors impeding progress and states strategies.
• Assists in discharge process and informs local schools.
• Ensures academic recommendations are communicated.
• Functions effectively on interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains positive relationships with team members.
• Consults with other clinical staff.
• Aids in interpreting evaluations.
• Participates in departmental activities.
• Shares expertise and supports other staff.
• Participates in Total Quality Management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in special education.
• Certification from Rhode Island Department of Education (appropriate handicapped certifications).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills for patient care across lifespan.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year teaching experience.