Teacher- Academic

UHS•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hermitage Hall, a Universal Health Services (UHS) company, is seeking a licensed Teacher to join its team. Hermitage Hall is a psychiatric residential treatment hospital for children and youth in Middle Tennessee, licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Teacher plans curriculum, creates classroom schedules, and prepares lessons and instructional materials to meet individual student needs, including those of students with IEPs when applicable, while adhering to state and school requirements. The role also supports students with special healthcare needs and helps them develop daily living and behavioral skills. The position requires a bachelor's degree and a valid Tennessee teaching license. A Tennessee teaching permit is acceptable under the stated conditions. Special Education endorsement and one to two years of related experience or training are preferred. The successful candidate must attend two weeks of orientation classes, Monday through Friday, and complete background checks, fingerprinting, and employment verification.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university.
Valid Tennessee Teaching License required.
A Tennessee Teaching Permit is acceptable, subject to the stated requirement to pursue the Tennessee teaching permit within three years of the hire date.
Must attend two-week orientation classes, Monday through Friday.
Successful background check, fingerprinting, and employment verification required.

Nice To Haves

Special Education endorsement preferred.
One to two years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement behavioral objectives by reviewing referral and assessment data.
Establish, monitor, and document goals and objectives for individual student needs with assistance from the treatment team.
Maintain current school records and confidentiality of student records according to program guidelines.
Provide line-of-sight supervision of assigned students and maintain a structured environment that supports student involvement.
Plan curriculum, create classroom schedules, and prepare lessons and instructional materials that meet individual student needs and applicable state and school requirements.
Support students with special healthcare needs and help them develop daily living and behavioral skills.