About the role
0-40 Weekends: No Non-Benefit Eligible
0.0FTE, 0-40 hours per week, Day Shift.
The Teacher provides an academic learning environment for patients served within the UnityPoint Health - Meriter Child and Adolescent Psychiatry program (CAP). The teacher may administer academic and learning assessments, review Individual Education Plans (IEP), and support/advise the development of additional or modified academic plans for the patients’ return to school. Additional job duties include integrating the academic and clinical focuses and coordinating with school system.
The teacher will also contribute as appropriate to the multidisciplinary processes of the program including intake assessments, treatment plan development and update, and discharge planning and plays a critical role in transitioning the patient back to school with discharge plan and strategies to support success. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Bachelor’s Degree Education Previous experience with children/ adolescents having special learning needs: Learning disabilities Emotional disabilities Cognitive disabilities Certified as a teacher in the state of Wisconsin Strong personal interaction and communication skills Ability to document in an EHR effectively and succinctly Excellent time management skills Flexible in responding to the changing needs of the organization Demonstrates critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving skills CPI Training within 90 days of hire
Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education Experience working in a special education setting EEO/M/F/D/V