Special Education Teacher- Inpatient Psych

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. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Teaches children with emotional and/or learning problems and communicates the academic and behavioral progress of children on the inpatient psychiatry unit.  Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of pediatric and adolescent patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the Department’s quality goals and service excellence principles.

Clinical Service

• 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.

Team Membership

• Works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care provided to the patient population.
• Communicates clearly with team members utilizing formal and informal means.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and supervision as scheduled by program.
• Consults with multidisciplinary team members about educational/school placement issues.
• Works with team members, Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director
• to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences.

Leadership

• Provides supervision to designated personnel (trainees, interns and volunteers) as assigned per program, complete evaluations as required.
• Coordinates educational interns within the program/department.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and trainees.
• Collaborates with team members in writing/reviewing program and departmental policies and procedures as needed.
• Responsible for researching and recommending educational materials for purchase to the Clinical Managers/Manager of Clinical Services and/or Unit Director.

Professional Development

• 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.

Education and Skills

• 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.

Education

Pay Range

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 link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary 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

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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