Special Education Teacher - Outpatient Acute Care

at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

LocationOutpatient Services at 1440 N Dayton

Job Description
1. Clinical Service
* Provides daily instruction to patients with behavioral and emotional disorders.
* Creates daily lesson plans and delegation of work for staff, students and volunteers.
* Provides a safe, educational environment for the children (including classroom management
and maintenance).
* Completes an Educational Screening Assessment as indicated for each patient (Inpatient
Psychiatry Unit only).
* Communicates with parents regarding their children's educational and behavioral difficulties and
educates them about appropriate academic accommodations and/or special education
placement options as needed.
* Consults with school districts (parental consent required) to gather information about each
child's level of achievement and facilitates the child's transition from the program.
* Facilitates and advocates for appropriate school interventions including MDC/IEP procedures
as indicated.
* Attends school staffing's as necessary in coordination with primary therapists when indicated.
* Maintains appropriate documentation for each patient as outlined by program.
* Coordinates and supervises all requirements for billing of educational services per program.
* Attends and participates in all patient focused meetings as scheduled by program (i.e., rounds,
team meetings, case conferences, etc.).
* Prepares written educational summary and recommendations as indicated.

2. Team Membership
* Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care provided to the patient population.
* Communicates clearly with team members utilizing formal and informal means.
* Attends and participates in staff meetings and supervision as scheduled by program.
* Consults with multidisciplinary team members about educational/school placement issues.
* Works with team members, Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences.

3. Leadership
* Provides supervision to designated personnel (trainees, interns and volunteers) as assigned per program, complete evaluations as required.
* Coordinates educational interns within the program/department.
* Participates in orientation of new employees and trainees.
* Collaborates with team members in writing/reviewing program and departmental policies and procedures as needed.
* Responsible for researching and recommending educational materials for purchase to the Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director.

4. Professional Development
* Appropriately seeks out supervision to function in all professional roles.
* Maintains mandatory yearly reviews and professional certifications and licensure.
* Assumes responsibility for professional development through participation in continuing education events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
State of Illinois Special Education Certification (Type 10).
Previous teaching experience with children who manifest emotional, behavioral and learning problems preferred.
Working knowledge of the principles of child development, special education materials, classroom management and diagnostic and prescriptive teaching techniques required.
Working knowledge of current special education laws and regulations.

EducationBachelor's Degree (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

Discount purchasing program

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