Special Education Teacher

UHS • New Kent, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Cumberland Hospital for Children and Adolescents, located in New Kent, Virginia, provides comprehensive medical, behavioral, rehabilitative, and educational services for children and adolescents ages 2 through 22 who are challenged by co-occurring medical and behavioral diagnoses. Cumberland Hospital is one of the few specialty children’s hospitals providing dual treatment protocols for both medical and mental health issues. Cumberland includes a 62 bed Hospital Program, a 16 bed Inpatient Acute Program, and 30 bed Residential Treatment Program. Our goal is to stabilize medical problems and help children develop positive behavioral coping strategies using an interdisciplinary approach. We are currently looking for a Full-time Education Teacher.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education (Required as min) or Master's Degree in Special Education with a specialty area in Emotional Disturbances or Learning Disabilities.
• MUST have a certification in some form of special education for K-12: Special Ed General Curriculum, Emotional Disturbances, Specific Learning Disabilities, or Intellectual Disabilities
• MUST have current Virginia State Teaching License
• Must be able to sustain physical activity throughout the scheduled shift, must be able to perform CPR and First Aid.
• Able to remain on feet throughout the scheduled shift

Nice To Haves

• Three years related experience (preferred) with adolescents and children.
• Previous experience with emotionally disturbed or physically disabled persons preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides education to all students assigned according to State and Federal regulations
• Completes all documentation in a professional and timely manner.
• Participates in various teams to maximize educational impact and assure integration of all services to patients and residents.
• Must work cooperatively and professionally as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

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