NX Hospital School Teacher

Company Description

At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford, we know world‑renowned care begins with world‑class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family‑centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team – like you.

Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time.

Job : P

This is a Fixed Term position.

The Hospital School Teacher will adapt and develop educational materials to meet the unique needs of hospitalized patients that may be admitted at LPCH, El Camino or staying at the Ronald McDonald House. The Teacher will work with already established educational materials from patients' enrolled schools and, if present, may follow the patients' established Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to assist students in reaching their full learning potential.

Teachers assess patients' and their siblings educational needs, provide educational support, serve as educational liaison between their home school, and provide academic instruction for schoolwork. Teachers provide some academic instruction across all disciplines and grade levels, regardless of population assigned. Teachers contribute to a positive hospital experience that supports academic achievement as well as the needs of the whole child.

May provide educational services and support for patients' siblings.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Act as the liaison between the district school teachers, leadership, and the healthcare team.
• Plans, implements and documents an individualized plan to continue the education of hospitalized children.
• Assesses how each student learns best and adapts teaching methods to fit the unique learning needs.
• Develops and plans creative teaching and learning activities; providing appropriate teaching materials and supplies.
• Administers and interprets diagnostic, educational and cognitive aptitude tests, if applicable.
• Evaluates and summarizes outcomes of school‑based teaching methods.
• Works closely with hospital staff, LPCH Hospital School Teachers, parents and school professionals to plan educational services provided to students post‑discharge. Consults with general education teachers on an as‑needed basis.
• Participates in planning and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP), if applicable.
• Maintains knowledge of current educational materials and trends; completing annual continuing education necessary for obtained certification(s).
• Orients volunteers regarding policies and procedures; guides volunteers to assist them in providing quality interaction with patients.
• May provide educational services and support for patients' siblings.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: One (1) year of classroom teaching experience or hospital school teaching.

License/Certification: Current Valid California Teaching Credential or valid credential within the last 3 years.

• Knowledge of K-6 subjects
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility in various situations.
• Ability to work well with children of all ages through advanced interpersonal skills that are required to interact with patients and families.
• Ability to handle projects independently.
• Ability to identify and communicate the unique cognitive, social and emotional needs of…