Educator - Rehab Therapies
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Medical Center is seeking a staff Educator to plan and implement academic and therapeutic instruction and document student progress. This position entails working on an inpatient psychiatric unit with children and adolescent patients with a mental health diagnosis.
Provide quality patient care as a certified teacher including standardized assessment, lesson preparation, individual and small group academic instruction, and therapeutic instruction
Record data on the status and progress of patients every day they participate in educational activities and on transactions with their community schools, parents, and professionals
Exhibit a commitment to quality/process improvement
Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks efficiently
Demonstrate a practical yet innovative approach to solving problems
Exhibit personal and professional behavior of the highest quality
Adhere to all department clinical and professional standards Seek opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development
Perform special projects and tasks as assigned
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 07 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Type of Position: Regular full-time position during academic school year. Employee is placed on leave of absence for the summer; however, some hours are required during the summer to cover staffing needs.
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in education or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Current Iowa state teaching certification or provisional certification through the Iowa Department of Education is required.
Experience working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors.
Experience implementing and teaching social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Licenses/Certifications:
Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate
Desirable Qualifications:
Master’s degree in education or related field.
Instructional Strategist II ID and BD/LD Endorsements.
Demonstrated success working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Reasonable (3-5 years) teaching experience.
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
With additional questions, please reach out to Matt Hackler at mhackler@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
