Certified Special Education Teacher

Bethany Children's Health Center • Bethany, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher plans, organizes and implements educational services for our patients. This position evaluates each patient and develops Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to be implemented during classroom and therapy activities. Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart. Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.
• 1+ year experience working with children with special needs in an educational classroom setting

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Teaching Certificate for Severe-Profound or Mild-Moderate and/or Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Responsibilities

• Assures developmentally appropriate goals and objectives are written for each child assigned.
• Completes appropriate lesson plan and classroom activities (including monthly lesson activity plans) based on the needs of the children assigned.
• Directs and supervises staff members to include Special Education Teacher Assistants and Patient Activity Aides in all aspects of Special Education related to classroom duties and appropriate guidelines.
• Implements and participates in integrated programming between the Education and Rehab departments (including team assessments, team consults, behavior plans, activity sheet goals, placement of assistive technology, and group activities.)
• Maintains a positive working relationship with Bethany Public Schools, scheduling IEP’s, participating in IEP meetings, and maintaining an open line of communication with BPS Special Education Teachers regarding goals and progress toward goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• benefits
• state-of-the-art equipment
• wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level