Secondary Ela Teacher Opportunity Willow Springs Center has an opening for a Secondary ELA Teacher. Located in the heart of the Sierras, Reno, Nevada provides a destination location where employees can live, work and play. The location itself is a benefit; not to mention Nevada has no state income tax. Working at Willow Springs Center means building a career that is dynamic and satisfying; having the opportunity to work and learn from some of Nevada's leading mental health professionals; and being a part of something meaningful that changes the world, one child at a time. Work at Willow Springs Center is a life path. At Willow Springs Center, we seek high performing, compassionate professionals dedicated to impacting the lives of youth ages 6-17. If you have a desire to make a difference through the work that you do, Willow Springs may be the place for you. The purpose of this position is to develop and deliver educational opportunities for children who are patients at Willow Springs Center. They will be called upon to liaise with other educators, families, guardians and providers to develop an educational plan that supports the overall treatment plan. Job Duties and Requirements: Selects materials and resources that support appropriate instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning. Demonstrates awareness of clinical goals and objectives and complies with the clinical directives. Plans and organizes reading instruction based on ongoing assessment. Supports reading through oral and written language development. Understands the cognitive processes associated with various kinds of learning and ensures attention to these learning processes so that students can master content standards. Selects instructional goals, which are worthwhile and appropriate for the student's age and developmental levels and skills and background. Provides effective verbal and written feedback that shape improvement in student performance on content standards. Ensures children are able to demonstrate educational growth through the achievement of measurable standards. Accurately documents and reports ongoing student achievement. Documents patient progress in the medical record according to department policies and procedures. Utilizes technology to manage and communicate information. Benefits for our team include: Tuition Assistance DBT Intensive training with Dr. Alan Fruzzetti DBT-PE training with Dr. Melanie Harned Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations! Diverse programming to expand your experience HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Pet Insurance SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association that is approved by the United States Department of Education. Master's degree preferred. Experience: Experience teaching emotionally handicapped and learning disabled adolescents is preferred. Licensure: Valid Nevada State SPED K-12 or ELA Certified Teaching License. Substitute teaching licenses qualify for this position, you must be within last year of Bachelor's degree and obtain license. Certifications: CPR/First Aid and Handle with Care. EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.