Director of Education

Responsibilities

Currently seeking a Director of Education to join our team of dedicated professionals

Hermitage Hall (a UHS company) is one of Middle Tennessee's largest stand-alone psychiatric residential treatment Hospitals. Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a mental health residential treatment center for children and youth, Hermitage Hall has provided services to families for over 30 years. Located southwest of downtown Nashville, off I-65 at the Wedgewood exit, away from the congestion of downtown Nashville, our team of over 130 high quality employees describe working here as family oriented, therapeutic, value clarifying.

The Director of Education oversees all educational programming through supervision of educational staff in the planning of curriculum, classroom schedule, IEP, and preparation of lessons/plans and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of students, considering state and school requirements, physical, emotional, and education levels of development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school in accordance with state and hospital guidelines
• Ensure the provision of quality, individualized classroom instruction tailored to meet the needs of challenged adolescents
• Hire, train, and provide on-going support for education staff
• Provide training and professional development for all education staff
• Serve as a member of the RTC leadership team
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all hospital staff
• Ensure continuity of educational programming for all students at admission and discharge from the RTC program

This opportunity provides the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Free meals

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA, and UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (B.A./B.S.)  Master's degree preferred
• Current Tennessee teaching license required.  Special Education licensure preferred.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of related educational experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or special education setting preferred.
• Ability to lead instructional staff, support student achievement, and ensure compliance with educational requirements.

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