Special Education Teacher at Banner Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, English Language Arts, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Behavior Management, Individualized Instruction, Communication, Creative Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Recording, Case Management, Transition Services, Student Assessment, Collaboration, Educational Needs, Therapeutic Environment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Primary City/State: Tempe, Arizona Department Name: Banner Academy-School Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Great careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. If you are a certified middle school or high school English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher or Special Education Teacher that has experience teaching ELA looking to teach a smaller class size, then we want to hear from you! At Banner Academy this teaching position is a full-time year-round non-contracted position with excellent Banner Health benefits. The Banner Academy school calendar is aligned with the majority of the Phoenix area school districts, and also offers a summer school program option. You would receive Banner Health benefits and not pay into the AZ retirement fund. Banner Academy is a nationally accredited private day school located in Tempe AZ. We provide educational services for students in grades 4-12 who are emotionally fragile, learning disabled or high functioning on the autism spectrum. Our school offers core academic courses as well as elective courses for all students and operates with a 6:1 student to staff ratio. The therapeutic learning environment is highly structured with an individualized approach to academic instruction, behavior management, life, social and transition skills, as well as the social emotional well-being of the student. Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience. POSITION SUMMARY This position provides academic instruction to elementary, middle school and/or high school students in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provides academic instruction to students in various academic areas with a primary focus on individualized instruction in accordance with school, state, and accreditation standards and guidelines. Performs academic and needs assessments as necessary. Ensures students’ progress in relation to goal objectives. 2. Responsible for the education of students. Develops lesson plans and curriculum unless provided by the school to ensure educational needs are being met. Provides specialized instructional techniques/activities through individual sessions designed to meet the educational needs of children, including use of online resources and computer software. Orders appropriate educational material based on needs. 3. Manages education plans and provides ongoing support. Appropriately communicates and collaborates with colleagues. Maintains/prepares grading, progress reports, individualized education program (IEP), transcripts, and educational summaries. Records and gathers data for program requirements. 4. Provides case management for students including coordination of transition services as needed. Maintains student behavior management system and communicates with parents regarding home strategies as appropriate. 5. Maintains a safe, clean and structured learning environment. 6. May plan and provide instruction for non-academic classes including off-campus outings. 7. This position services the special educational needs of students. If working in a healthcare setting, interacts with nursing, therapists, case management and adjunctive therapies. If working in the school setting, interacts with case managers, related service providers, school psychologists, school officials, and others as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in education or related field and necessary certification from the Arizona Department of Education. Teachers in a non-clinical (previously “behavioral”) setting must posses a certification in English, Social Studies, Science, Math or Special Education. Additionally, they must be certified by the state to teach at the middle and high school levels. Substitute Teaching certificate for grades K-12 will be considered. Requires knowledge typically achieved with 1-2 years of experience in related setting. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, creative thinking, prioritizing and flexible problem solving. Requires ability to apply learning principles. May be required to possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company’s auto insurance policy. Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital or Banner Academy must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy This website contains the current Banner Health job openings. Applications submitted on this site will be securely submitted for consideration. Applying via our careers website is the only way to obtain employment with Banner Health. We will never ask you for personal or banking information, or for equipment to be purchased or sent to us as part of the hiring process. Job seekers should only respond to communication from Banner’s email domain, @bannerhealth.com. For questions or to report a scam visit our contact page.

Responsibilities

The Special Education Teacher provides academic instruction to students in various academic areas, focusing on individualized instruction. They develop lesson plans, manage education plans, and maintain a structured learning environment.