Teacher Academic Liaison Coordinator

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Find your path in health care. When you join Banner Staffing Services, you join a team that puts patients first. You’ll make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems and help make our patients’ lives easier. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. Current Staffing Assignment: Teacher NE Banner Pediatric Specialists Locations: 5555 Thunderbird Schedule: Per Diem-2 days a week. flexible days As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: Competitive wages Paid orientation Flexible Schedules (select positions) Fewer Shifts Cancelled Weekly pay 403(b) Pre-tax retirement Employee Assistance Program Employee wellness program Discount Entertainment tickets Restaurant/Shopping discounts Auto Purchase Plan Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides academic instruction to patients/students K-12 in various academic areas and acts as an academic liaison for educational needs in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and necessary certification from the Arizona Department of Education.
Teachers in a non-clinical (previously “behavioral”) setting must possess a certification in English, Social Studies, Science, Math or Special Education. Additionally, they must be certified by the state to teach at the middle and high school levels.
Requires knowledge typically achieved with 1 - 2 years of experience in related setting.
Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative thinking, prioritizing and flexible problem solving.
Requires ability to apply learning principles.
May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or Banner Academy must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports academic instruction to students in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines. Ensures students’ progress in relation to goal objectives.
Supports school curriculum and, if needed, develops lesson plans and curriculum if not provided by the school to ensure educational needs are being met. Provides specialized instructional techniques/activities through individual sessions designed to meet the educational needs of children, including use of online resources and computer software.
Serves as an academic liaison between the medical team and child’s school. Advocates for child’s educational needs throughout their healthcare journey.
Assists with coordination of school re-entry visits as needed. Provides parents with home strategies as appropriate to the child.
Maintains a safe, clean and organized learning environment, whether at child’s bedside or classroom setting.
Coordinates the Hospital School Volunteer program in tandem with Volunteer Services.
This position services the special educational needs of children. Interacts with all disciplines within the facility including physicians, nursing, case managers and adjunctive therapies. Outside the facility, interacts with case managers, probation officers, school psychologists, school counselors, schoolteachers, officials from other treatment facilities and parents of students. Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.