Educator - Rehab Therapies

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Medical Center is seeking a staff Educator to plan and implement academic and therapeutic instruction and document student progress. This position entails working on an inpatient psychiatric unit with children and adolescent patients with a mental health diagnosis.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in education or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Current Iowa state teaching certification or provisional certification through the Iowa Department of Education is required.
• Experience working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
• Experience implementing and teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Instructional Strategist II ID and BD/LD Endorsements.
• Demonstrated success working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
• Reasonable (3-5 years) teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care as a certified teacher including standardized assessment, lesson preparation, individual and small group academic instruction, and therapeutic instruction
• Record data on the status and progress of patients every day they participate in educational activities and on transactions with their community schools, parents, and professionals
• Exhibit a commitment to quality/process improvement
• Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks efficiently
• Demonstrate a practical yet innovative approach to solving problems
• Exhibit personal and professional behavior of the highest quality
• Adhere to all department clinical and professional standards Seek opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development
• Perform special projects and tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees