Responsibilities

Northwest School of Innovative Learning (a UHS facility):

Northwest School of Innovative Learning, is a behavioral, therapeutic and academic learning program designed for students from kindergarten through high school who are unable to successfully navigate traditional school settings. We offer a comprehensive and therapeutic program that helps meet the academic, special education, and behavioral health needs of students from school districts throughout the Puget Sound region. A full academic curriculum is individually tailored, along with therapeutic treatment needs.

For more information, please visit us at https://northwestlearning.org/

Position Summary:

The Director of Special Education Services functions as an active part of the management team and treatment team, providing continuous organization, supervision, interaction and role modeling to education staff and to students. Provides leadership, direction, and assists with program management. This position works under the direct supervision of the CEO/AA. Directs programming to reflect requirements of IEP’s/districts/OSPI and assures documentation and programming accurately reflects present levels and needs of students. This position has oversight of all school facilities and is responsible for the continuous growth and development of programming.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Human Services from an accredited college or university. Teaching/Mental Health Certification. Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of related experience, with knowledge of mental illness, special education, management, marketing, preferred.

Licensure: Must maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license. Certification as a Teacher (Special Education Endorsement), Social Worker, Counselor, or similar preferred.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and First Aid certification. Successful completion of Handle With Care (HWC) and verbal de-escalation training. Successful completion of orientation training. May be required to work flexible hours. May require some travel. Knowledge of current professional Education practice and techniques applicable to the care of severely behaviorally disabled students. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the same. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with other staff and management. Analytical skills necessary to observe educational practice as well as observe and interpret human behavior accurately. Ability to organize and carry out responsibilities efficiently. May require some travel.

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING AND UHS?

Our team at NWSoil mission is to foster the social, emotional, psychological, physical, and intellectual well-being of each child. We believe students must be taught, encouraged, and expected to take responsibility for their choices at school, at home, and within the greater community. Our school work collaboratively with the educational team for appropriate academic levels. Through the services provided, our students can gain the skills necessary to return to their home school districts. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Universal Health Services (UHS)

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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.

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