Education Director

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Foundations for Living Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Education/Academy at Foundations for Living is responsible for coordinating the academic education provided to hospitalized children and adolescents. This role requires strong communication skills, as the Director will facilitate resolution of issues unique to the educational discipline and provide classroom instruction to students within the therapeutic milieu. The Director will also communicate professionally with schools regarding each patient and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the nature and quality of academic education provided to hospitalized children and adolescents
• Facilitate resolution of issues unique to the educational discipline
• Provide classroom instruction to students in one or more programs of the hospital within the therapeutic milieu
• Communicate professionally with schools regarding each patient
• Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized treatment plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Previous experience working with children and adolescents with special educational needs preferred
• BA or BS in Elementary or Secondary Education Certification
• Active substitute teaching certificate and or certification in Special Education preferred
• BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association and CPI certification required upon completion of orientation
• BLS Provider and CPI certifications must remain active throughout employment

Requirements

• Knowledge of effective teaching skills and educational strategies with a special education at risk, urban population
• Individual and group management skills
• Therapeutic relationships and processes
• Age-specific growth and development
• Limit setting and crisis and behavior management
• Ability to use a Trauma-Informed Care approach to teaching
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