TEACHER (PHP PROGRAM) - PART TIME (PEL REQUIRED)
We are looking for part-time Teachers to join our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) team in Garfield Park. The child/adolescent partial hospitalization program is designed for school-age children who may benefit from therapeutic behavioral health services but do not need 24-hour monitoring, and for adolescents ages 12 through 17 who struggle with a behavioral health disorder or mental health issues but are stable enough to live at home during treatment.
About the role
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. Understands the basic growth and development milestones with appropriate interventions specific to the age and population served. Completes patient lesson plans and maintains all records as required. Ensures an adequate supply of appropriate instructional materials relative to patient’s age and functioning level. Assures the maintenance of a safe and sanitary environment.
Schedule
- Part-time, 20 hours per week
- Monday through Friday
- Two classes per day: 10am–11am and 11am–12pm
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred
- One year teaching ED/BD children and/or adolescents preferred
- Valid Illinois teaching certificate (PEL) required; certification in Special Education preferred
- 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
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match