Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher – Full Time is available at The Pavilion Behavioral Health System
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This position is part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, providing direct education services to students in a behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and updating IEPs for all students on the teacher’s caseload, creating daily written plans, and using science‑based interventions to support student progress.

• Instructional Planning
  Develop, implement, maintain, and update IEPs for all students on the caseload.
  Maintain daily written plans aligned with curriculum, core/state standards, and IEP goals.
  Monitor student progress and adjust plans, methods, and assessments as needed.
• Instructional Methods
  Teach according to the adopted curriculum, using differentiated instruction and varied resources.
  Explain objectives and guide practice before independent work.
  Promote students’ critical thinking and provide motivating feedback.
  Use hands‑on activities to maintain high engagement.
• Subject Matter Knowledge
  Demonstrate expert knowledge of the subject area and respond accurately to students’ questions.
  Use correct English, spelling, punctuation, and grammar in both oral and written communication.
• Classroom Management
  Maintain discipline per behavior management plans, organizing the classroom to minimize disruptions.
  Set clear behavior limits, monitor compliance, and treat all students fairly.
  Take precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities; encourage self‑discipline.
  Maintain a calm, controlled atmosphere during crises.
• Staff & Professional Responsibilities
  Maintain accurate, timely records as required by law and educational guidelines.
  Participate in staff meetings, collaborate with other teachers, and report progress to guardians via quarterly reports and conferences.
  Utilize crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation skills to ensure a safe environment.
• Non‑Essential Functions
  Project a positive image of The Pavilion through courteous, professional interactions.
  Ensure compliance with confidentiality regulations, OSHA, risk management, infection control, CPR, and related requirements.
  Respond to a “Support Code” appropriately as per TCI inservice.
  Perform other duties as assigned.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive training & orientation
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition savings for continued nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Psychiatric Nurse Residency transition‑to‑practice orientation (potential 20 CEUs)
• Career development opportunities across UHS’s 300+ locations
• Diverse programming to expand experience and energize career
• Health Stream online learning catalog with free CEU courses
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition reimbursement

To learn more about the Special Education Teacher position before applying, please contact Mandy Marin, HRD, by phone at (217) 373‑1755 or email at

• Special Education Teacher Certification – State of Illinois, Type 10 (Limited or Unlimited)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education preferred
• Teaching experience in a special education setting preferred

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• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Mental Health Care

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