Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Quality healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. Join us as we work to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.

Join the Northwest Schools of Innovative Learning and Fairfax Behavioral Health today and provide help, hope, and healing.

We currently have an available opportunity for a Teacher in our Redmond, Washington school.

Northwest School of Innovative Learning is committed to fostering the social, emotional, psychological, physical, and intellectual well being of each child. We believe students must be taught, encouraged, and expected to take responsibility for their choices at school, at home, and within the greater community. Our school works collaboratively with parents/guardians, school districts, and other involved professionals to support the needs of each student. Through the services provided, our students will gain the skills necessary to return to their home school districts.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Teacher educates students and administers policies and procedures relating to all phases of education in accordance with current state and federal special education standards. In addition, the Teacher is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising individualized direct care, educational group services and activities for each assigned student or group. This position defines and implements education and behavior goals as a member of the educational team. As an active member, this position provides continuous individualized tailored student care, observation, interaction, documentation, and role modeling to students while under the direct supervision of the School Supervisor. As Teacher, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Responsible for personal and Corporate Service Excellence standards.

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelors Degree or higher in Education or related field.
* A minimum of three years related experience.
* Certified as a teacher by the State of Washington preferred.

Experience:

* Minimum of two (2) yeas as an instructor in a psychiatric facility.
* Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies with a good understanding of education and therapeutic intervention.

License:

* Valid teaching credentials and credentials to teach exceptional children.

Additional Requirements:

* Successful completion of CPR certification.
* Successful completion of HWC (Handle With Care) training prior to assisting with a restraining procedure and within 90 days of employment.
* Knowledge of current professional Education practice and techniques applicable to the care of severely behaviorally disabled students.
* Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the same.
* Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with other staff, management, and physicians.
* Analytical skills necessary to observe educational practice as well as observe and interpret human behavior accurately.
* Ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently.
* May require some travel.
* Has the ability on a consistent basis, to organize and conduct educational classes/groups, direct student needs (individually and as related to on the student's IEP), provide appropriate documentation.
* Successful completion of orientation training within 90 days of employment.
* Knowledge of developmental stages preferred.