Educational Specialist - Texas Behavioral Health Center

Education Specialist

The Education Specialist consults with families, school districts and UT Southwestern staff to determine the patient's school needs (cognitive, social/emotional and behavior) and creates a school plan for hospitalization and school reintegration, as well as acting as a resource to the community and staff. The Educational Specialist applies advanced problem‑solving skills in the educational planning of students with complex medical and behavioral needs, while adhering to the regulations of all applicable state and federal laws, as well as the Joint Commission.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Education Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience 4–5 years of related experience, with at least 3 years working in the special education setting
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  State of Texas Board of Educators Teaching Certification in Special Education

• Education Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience

• Maintains patient transition plans and care plans for all inpatient and day treatment psychiatry patients
• Creates transition plans for patients in grades K–12
• Organizes and manages patient caseload to provide timely information to the patient's school and medical teams
• Implements and supports patient's treatment/medical goals in the community school setting
• Coordinates enrollment in Dallas hospital school program when appropriate
• Determines and recommends appropriate academic and behavioral accommodations in the school setting
• Coordinates school transitions with the family, medical team and community school
• Interprets individualized education plans (IEP) or 504 plans and interprets complex educational and medical testing, such as neuropsychological evaluations
• Has in‑depth knowledge of special education law, including the Annual Review and Dismissal (ARD) process, and of Section 504 implementation in the school setting
• Knows of and applies educational resources in the psychiatric classroom setting and makes recommendations on using these resources in the patient's community school
• Performs duties as assigned

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Texas – Dallas – 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Standard

Full‑time

Day Job

Regular