
Respond by: 05/13/2026
Job Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Work Mode: Hybrid
Part Time: The candidate will be working 1-5 hours a month, and needs to be available when needed for guidance and advise
Position Description:
Note: The candidate will be working 1-5 hours a month, and needs to be available when needed for guidance and advise.
This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer. This position provides oversight and guidance as the Special Education Services at the Client. Duties include monitoring and improving services to patients; planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the special education programming for patients who qualify for special education services ensuring the required state and federal guidelines as established by the Client and the Client and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are met; preparing and implementing program curricula; facilitating learning outcomes. Performs other related duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF: Principles of staff and patient development; the learning process with special emphasis on special needs and developmental areas; various disabilities and their instructional implications; trends in patient development and strategies and methods; behavioral theory and practices within an in-patient hospital setting; working knowledge of education programs strong understanding of IEP development and legal mandates; knowledge of administrative and management theory and practices within the mental health/psychiatric field.
SKILLS IN: Organization, research, development, implementation and evaluation of educational needs, educational lesson plans as assessed; overseeing budget and procurement procedures; use of a variety of audio-visual equipment and other related training aids; computer skills proficient to allow for preparation of own materials, including completion of reports and use of Power Point presentations as needed.
ABILITIES TO: To organize and plan a variety of educational programs for inpatients; to maintain effective working relationships with diverse educational backgrounds and experience; to supervise and provide technical oversight to contract teachers. To supervise other personnel. To speak and write effectively.
MUST NEED TEACHING CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION. PLEASE SUBMIT CERTIFICATION.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills