Classroom Teacher - Behavioral Health Education

Natchaug Hospital • Enfield, CT

77d • Onsite

About The Position

Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment Schools are looking for Teachers to be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working for the best interests of students academically, clinically and transitionally. Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. The schools offer special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment. Each student’s individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible. The Teacher is responsible for classroom instruction for 6-8 students in a Clinical Day Treatment environment at Natchaug Hospital. These small classes and focused teams equate to successful student outcomes and a healthy work-life balance for staff. Coordinate academic expectations with the sending school district. Serve as the liaison between the home school and clinical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree +30 credits or MA required
• Current certification from the CT State Department of Education
• Current or pending special education certification required
• Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting (public or private).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs preferred
• Knowledge of education procedures for working with/teaching emotionally disturbed students, a plus
• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations, child and adolescent growth and development, and student learning styles, a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for classroom instruction for 6-8 students in a Clinical Day Treatment environment.
• Coordinate academic expectations with the sending school district.
• Serve as the liaison between the home school and clinical staff.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment
• Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague AND dependents
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• School year calendar with Paid time off
• Health insurance packages
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

What This Job Offers

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