10/16/2025
Location: Palo Alto, California
Salary: $45 to $55 per hour
Sector: Make a difference where education meets healing! Join a world-renowned pediatric hospital as an Educational Liaison in the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation program. In this part-time role, you'll work closely with children and teens, collaborating with families, schools, and clinical teams to help students stay engaged academically and supported throughout their recovery journey. If this hybrid schedule sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today! About the Job • Competitive pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour (depending on experience) • Great Schedule: Part Time; 16 hours/week • Shift Times: Varies; Tues (12p - 4p REMOTE), Thurs (12p - 4p IN PERSON), Fri (12p - 1p REMOTE) plus 7 additional hours are flexible between 8am - 5p based on clinic needs • Duration: 4-months contract initially • Start Date: ASAP! • Department: Pediatric Pain Rehab Program • Location: Palo Alto, California Benefits • Hybrid schedule • Great working location • Health insurance • Refer-a-friend bonus • Weekly payroll • 24-hour accessibility • Personalized service Required • Bachelor's Degree in Education, Special Education or closely related field • Valid CA Teaching Credentials • Minimum 1 year of classroom teaching experience or equivalent experience in hospital school or educational support setting • Strong understanding of individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and accommodations for diverse learning needs • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively liaise with students, families, school districts, and healthcare professionals • Ability to assess and adapt educational content to meet the needs of medically fragile or chronically ill students • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple students and tasks efficiently • Patience, empathy, and flexibility when working with children and adolescents in a healthcare environment Preferred • Experience with high school students (highly preferred) • Creative educational skills for designing individualized lesson plans and engaging learning experiences in nontraditional settings (highly preferred) • Previous experience in a hospital, rehabilitation, or pediatric healthcare setting supporting educational or developmental needs • Familiarity with 504 Plans and educational transition planning for students returning to school after medical treatment • Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) principles • EPIC experience Skillset and Abilities • Educational Expertise: Strong understanding of K-12 academic subjects, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies • Individualized Instruction: Ability to assess learning styles, modify lessons, and implement individualized education strategies for students with diverse academic and emotional needs. • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with students, families, school districts, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. • Liaison & Advocacy: Proven ability to advocate for students' educational needs and facilitate coordination between hospital staff and school systems. • Organization & Time Management: Skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks, managing caseloads, and maintaining accurate documentation with a part-time, flexible schedule. • Empathy & Patience: Demonstrated compassion, understanding, and adaptability when working with medically fragile or pain-affected children and adolescents. • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build trust, establish rapport, and provide motivational support to students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. • Problem Solving: Resourceful and creative in developing solutions for academic continuity, engagement, and re-entry planning. • Professionalism: Upholds confidentiality, ethical standards, and hospital policies in all interactions with students, families, and staff. Responsibilities Educational Support & Instruction • Develop and deliver individualized lesson plans and creative learning activities for patients temporarily out of school. • Create relevant curricula that align with students’ grade levels and academic goals. • Assess each student’s academic progress and adapt instruction to support success across cognitive, social, and emotional domains. • Collaborate closely with hospital school teachers, medical staff, parents, and home school districts to ensure educational continuity. • Coordinate educational services and transition planning for students returning to school after discharge. • Evaluate and summarize learning outcomes and classroom engagement for each student. • Provide materials, resources, and instructional support that encourage motivation and academic confidence. • Maintain communication with teachers and administrators to discuss educational needs, IEPs, and accommodations. • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds to integrate educational goals into each patient’s care plan. • Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity, resilience, and personal growth.
Make a difference where education meets healing! Join a world-renowned pediatric hospital as an Educational Liaison in the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation program. In this part-time role, you'll work closely with children and teens, collaborating with families, schools, and clinical teams to help students stay engaged academically and supported throughout their recovery journey. If this hybrid schedule sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today!
About the Job
• Competitive pay: $45..
