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Universal Hospital Services Inc.

TEACHER - ACADEMIC

Universal Hospital Services Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Responsibilities Compass Intervention Center is seeking a dynamic and talented SPED Teacher. Our mission is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that patients recommend to family and friends; physicians choose for their patients; purchasers select for their clients; and employees are proud of. Compass Intervention Center believes and applies the following principles: service excellence, continuous improvement in measurable ways, employee development, ethical and fair treatment of all, teamwork, compassion, and innovation in service delivery.

The SPED Teacher is responsible for conducting an educational assessment and developing and implementing an individualized tutorial plan based on the individual's learning needs and abilities.

Essential Functions

Teach smaller classes of between 8-15 students with additional staff support

Gain experience with behavior management techniques

Implement Differentiated Learning/Instruction

Provide direct and indirect instructional support

Instruct students in core academic subjects using a variety of techniques to reinforce learning and to meet students’ varying needs and interests, while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students

Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system

Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities and/or need academic support in a small group setting, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students

Meet with parents to discuss their children’s progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs

Confer with parents, clinical therapist, testing specialists, the Director of Education, and other professionals to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development

Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities

Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in inclusive classroom settings

Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom and tiered interventions

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Education. Masters Degree preferred

Prefer previous experience working with children and adolescents with special educational needs

TN Elementary, Secondary Education current Licensure. SPED Certification

Prefer knowledge of effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education population, individual and group management skills, therapeutic relationships and processes, age specific growth and development; limit setting and crisis and behavior management

Benefits

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Opportunity to have insight and influence all factors impacting a child’s education

Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401k plan with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Summer Stipend

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