TEACHER - SUBSTITUTE

UHS • Fayetteville, AR

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Springwoods Behavioral Health Services is seeking a PRN Teacher to provide direct instruction and other educational services to hospitalized child and adolescent patients. Under the general supervision of the Director of Education, the teacher helps patients maintain or improve their academic performance and supports a smooth transition after discharge back to their home school or another appropriate educational setting. The role involves coordinating with patients’ home school counselors and other school district personnel during hospitalization and after discharge. Classroom lesson planning and grading must be conducted within working hours to maintain patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to work within a team and take direction from Lead Education staff and the Clinical Services Director.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to maintain contact with school personnel.
• General knowledge of state and federal laws governing Special Education—Approved School Programs.
• Ability to understand and respond to complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly in stressful or emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a Special Education classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction and other educational services to hospitalized children and adolescents.
• Help patients maintain or improve their academic performance levels or standing.
• Support patients’ transition after discharge to their home school or another appropriate educational setting.
• Maintain contact with patients’ home school counselors and other school district personnel during hospitalization and after discharge.
• Complete classroom lesson plans and grading within working hours to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work within a team and take direction from Lead Education staff and the Clinical Services Director.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level