Licensed Teacher - Special Education Teacher - University Medical Center 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
University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 07 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Location: University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (200 Hawkins Dr)
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.
- 1–3 years of teaching experience
- Experience working with students exhibiting challenging behaviors
- Experience implementing and teaching social-emotional (SEL) curriculum
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Special Education Certification or Endorsement in one or more of these areas: Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education, or Intellectual Disabilities
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Iowa Teaching Certificate
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master’ s degree in Education or related field
- Instructional Strategist II ID and BD/LD Endorsements
- Teaching experience in special education, particularly in a self-contained classroom
- Demonstrated success working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities
- Experience implementing TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication-Handicapped Children) or similar teaching approaches
- Proficiency in managing challenging behaviors using evidenced based strategies and behavior intervention plans
- Demonstrated skill in the development of curriculum aligned to students’ IEP goals, ensuring success to meaningful and individualized instruction.
- Strong working knowledge of ACHIEVE Iowa for IEP development and compliance.
- Ability to independently plan, facilitate, and lead IEP meetings, ensuring family centered collaboration and alignment with IDEA requirements.
- Skilled in collaborating with local school districts to gather academic and behavioral data and provide clear, supportive transition recommendations for returning students.
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 Carol Seaman at carol-seaman@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
