Special Education Teacher- Inpatient Psych

## Special Education Teacher
- Inpatient Psych
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following  to learn more about our 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

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.
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