Intermountain Health·Lehi, Utah
Responsible for identifying educational needs and developing individualized education plans for children and adolescents in a healthcare setting. Acts as a liaison between the patient and community-based schools to ensure smooth transition planning upon discharge.
This position is responsible for identifying the educational needs of children and adolescents, functioning as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team in matters relating to educational programming and transition planning. Provides patient individualized education on an individual and group level. Provides classroom skills assessment, academic skills evaluation, educational programming and transition planning to children and adolescents. Provides educational counseling services and recommendations to parents regarding the educational needs of their children. Serves as liaison to patient's community based school. Participates, along with clinical staff, parents, patient and receiving school personnel, in transition planning to a patient's community based school at discharge from treatment.
Pay Rate: Depending on experience Shift Details: Part-Time (20 hrs/wk). Weekdays (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm – Flexibility to create the 20 hours.
Two days for eight hours each day AND one day at four hours OR Five days at four hours each day.
Bachelor's degree obtained from an accredited institution. Education is verified. Current State of Utah teaching licensure. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skill. Demonstrated teaching ability Proficiency in computer applications
Two years of special education experience Two years of experience in a mental health or healthcare setting Scope Performs in a manner consistent with licensure as outlined by the Utah State Department of Education. Job Essentials Assesses educational needs of patients and families based on patient / family requests, staff and physician referrals, and students school functioning. May provide educational assessment using academic-psycho-educational test batteries in accordance with department guidelines to develop a baseline for planning care and school disposition. May provide formal or informal assessment not limited to psycho-educational tests May develop and implement individualized education plans of care to provide appropriate instruction and a positive learning experience. May create written training materials regarding the educational needs of patients and families experiencing illness, injury and health care. May provide family members with appropriate educational information and recommendations. Utilizes patient educational assessment, education history and patient status to determine appropriate educational placement and level of instruction. Works collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team to meet the educational needs of patients. Provides education recommendations based on assessment data and knowledge of educational resources to assist in treatment planning and patient care. Fosters a positive learning environment for patients through structured curriculum and customized educational activities to meet individual needs and to promote academic achievement. Determines appropriate educational placement utilizing assessment, patient history and current patient status. May collaborate with public and private educational systems to obtain and communicate educational information (with parental consent) in accordance with educational law and department guidelines to arrange appropriate educational services and transition plans. Advocates for patients and families within public and private schools by establishing transition plans as needed. Maintains compliance with appropriate school accreditation standards. Carrying, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Walking Location: Primary Childrens at Lehi Work City: Lehi Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $31.01 - $48.84 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. 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Requires a bachelor's degree and a current State of Utah teaching licensure. Preferred candidates have two years of experience in special education and a mental health or healthcare environment.
Market context
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