Teacher II

Intermountain Health • Taylorsville, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for identifying the educational needs of children and adolescents, functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team in matters relating to educational programming and transition planning. Provides patient individualized education on an individual and group level. Provides classroom skills assessment, academic skills evaluation, educational programming and transition planning to children and adolescents. Provides educational counseling services and recommendations to parents regarding the educational needs of their children. Serves as liaison to patient's community based school. Participates, along with clinical staff, parents, patient and receiving school personnel, in transition planning to a patient's community based school at discharge from treatment. The Teacher II provides services at the Masters prepared level with additional educational endorsements (per state licensure) that allow for specialized instruction to students with mild to severe behavioral problems. Scope Performs in a manner consistent with licensure as outlined by the Utah State Department of Education.

Requirements

• Masters Degree obtained from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Current State of Utah teaching licensure.
• Current special education license with one of the following endorsements: 1. Mild / Moderate Endorsement which permits the holder to teach students with mild to moderate learning and behavior problems; 2. Severe Endorsement which permits the holder to teach students with severe learning and behavior problems.
• Five years paid experience in a teaching position; at least three in special education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the educational and curriculum processes for children and adolescents with behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated teaching ability.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Special Education obtained from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Two years of experience working with Psychiatric or chemical dependent populations.
• Knowledge of current state and federal education-related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized instruction to students with mild to severe behavioral problems.
• May provide educational assessment using academic / psycho-educational test batteries in accordance with department guidelines to develop a baseline for planning care and school disposition. May provide formal or informal assessment not limited to psycho-educational tests.
• May develop and implement individualized education plans of care to provide appropriate instruction and a positive learning experience.
• May create written training materials regarding the educational needs of patients and families experiencing illness, injury and health care. May provide family members with appropriate educational information and recommendations.
• Utilizes patient educational assessment, education history and patient status to determine appropriate educational placement and level of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to meet the educational needs of patients.
• Provides education recommendations based on assessment data and knowledge of educational resources to assist in treatment planning and patient care.
• Fosters a positive learning environment through creation of structured and customized educational activities that meet individual needs and to promote academic achievement.
• May collaborate with public and private educational systems to obtain and communicate educational information (with parental consent) in accordance with educational law and department guidelines to arrange appropriate educational services and transition plans.
• Advocates for patients and families within public and private schools by establishing transition plans as needed.
• Maintains constant compliance with appropriate (on and off-site) school accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

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