Teacher - Special Education
UHS
Summary
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services of Arkansas is looking for a Teacher for our acute child/adolescent patients. Under the general supervision of the Director of Education, this position exists to provide direct instruction and other educational services to hospitalized children and adolescents in order to help them maintain or improve their academic performance levels/standing and help them make a smooth post-discharge transition back into their home school setting.
Job description
Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to work within a team, taking direction from Lead Education staff and Clinical Services Director.
- Effective verbal and written skills needed to maintain contact with patient's home school counselors and other school district personnel throughout the patient's hospitalization, as well as post discharge.
- General knowledge of state and federal laws governing Special Education—Approved School Programs.
- Must be able to understand and respond to complex written and oral instructions.
- Must possess skills necessary to respond quickly and calmly under stressful or emergency situations.
NOTE: ALL CLASSROOM LESSON PLANS AND GRADING WILL BE CONDUCTED WITHIN WORKING HOURS TO MAINTAIN PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY.
Requirements
- Must have a valid Arkansas Teaching License with certification in Special Education for the appropriate grade levels
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Current Handle with Care training
- Preferred one year of experience working in a psychiatric inpatient setting with patients aged 5-65yrs+
- Preferred classroom experience
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.