Teacher - Behavioral Health Facility

Universal Health Services•Savannah, GA

26d

About The Position

Coastal Harbor Health System is comprised of a 145-bed hospital for children and adolescents, providing both short- and long-term inpatient care, and a 50-bed inpatient hospital serving men and women, ages 18 and up. We offer compassionate patient care to those who need it the most, serving not only local patients, but also those located across the country. Our hospitals are conveniently located in beautiful, historic Savannah, GA in a quiet setting that provides unparalleled anonymity and privacy, enabling patients to concentrate on treatment. The Teacher is a key member of the Coastal Harbor Team who will plan curriculum and classroom schedule and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students, considering state and school requirements, as well as physical, emotional, and educational levels of development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Valid State Teacher's Certification required
Certification in Special Education required
One year teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized academic programs by performing formal and informal assessments of academic achievement, social-emotional development, and vocational skills according to governmental and organizational guidelines; prepare materials, individualized lesson plans, and activities according to assessment goals
Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional techniques by using a wide variety of materials and mediums of delivery; demonstrate knowledge of IEP and treatment planning process by reviewing referral and assessment data to obtain each student's history, issues, and disabilities
Manage the classroom to maintain a safe, secure, and effective learning environment by providing a high degree of structure, clear expectations, and consistency; implement expectations and consequences as appropriate for each student as outlined in behavior management plan