Be creative, shape the future! Do you have an interest and desire to build community; maintain a strong, positive and engaging school culture? Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment Schools are looking for Teachers *that want to be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working for the best interests of students academically, clinically and transitionally. At Natchaug Hospital, we are focused on supporting our colleagues. *What our Teachers love about Natchaug Hospital: * Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleague /AND /dependents * Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health * School year calendar with* Paid time off and health insurance packages * 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7% * Discounts on services, products and optional coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! Natchaug Hospital is Eastern Connecticut’s leading provider for children, adolescents and adults with mental illness and substance abuse addictions. We offer a variety of programs including inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, residential treatment for court-involved teenage girls, geriatric services, clinical day treatment schools and chemical dependency services. Through our multi-site network of care, we constantly strive to meet its mission in helping people find their way while educating and empowering individuals to participate in their own care and recovery. The schools are located at six sites throughout Eastern Connecticut. Natchaug CDT offers special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment. Each student’s individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible. The Teacher is responsible for classroom instruction for 6-8 patients on the inpatient units of Natchaug Hospital.These small classes and focused teams equate to successful student outcomes and a healthy work-life balance for staff. Coordinate academic expectations with the sending school district. Serve as the liaison between the home school and clinical staff. * Bachelor’s degree30 credits or MArequired * Current certification from the CT State Department of Education * Current or pending special education certification required * Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting (public or private). * Experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs preferred * Knowledge of education procedures for working with/teaching emotionally disturbed students, a plus * Knowledge of special education laws and regulations, child and adolescent growth and development, and student learning styles, a plus Natchaug Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of over 37,000 employees— in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise - touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters. Job: Professional Non-Clinical *Organization: Natchaug Hospital *Title: *Teacher - Behavioral Health Education Location: Connecticut-Mansfield Center-Natchaug Journey House (10187) Requisition ID: 24163927