Special Education Teacher

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where you can make a difference in the lives of children

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field that has a positive impact

If you answered YES to either of these questions then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

The pay for this position starts at $52644/year with additional compensation added for higher education licensure and/or years of relevant experience up to $74337.12/year.

This position is located in Fitchburg MA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

$1000 Sign-on Bonus.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological emotional and behavioral disorders. Based in Rutland MA our day and residential school provides special education and treatment for youth ages 6-22 including diagnostic and assessment services extended evaluation and placement options.

As a Teacher you will:

• Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with MA Curriculcum framework and students IEPs.
• Provide supervision of Teachers Aides in the classroom.
• Work diligently to meet the needs of our students both in the classroom and by being a positive role model to others.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.

Being a Teacher at Devereux has its advantages!

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community help build their strengths and truly make a contribution to improving their lives.

If you have a bachelors degree and are passionate about teaching vulnerable children you could start on this career path today! Devereux can assist you with licensure!

Full-time benefits include but are not limited to:

• 40 days off per year following the school recess calendar plus 8 sick days per year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary not to exceed $200000
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability Dental Vision Accident Identity Theft Pet and more insurance options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health work-life balance general-wellbeing and more
• Discounts on Hotels Rental Cars Theme Parks Electronics and more
• Devereuxs custom ASCEND career-accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance one-on-one coaching skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered up to $15000 annually for undergraduate and $25000 annually for graduate and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5200/year among other benefits!

Learn more about ASCEND:

Keywords: Teacher SPED special education behavioral adolescent teacher assistant positive intervention ABA

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid drivers license required
• Bachelors degree required
• Massachusetts DESE licensure or ability to be in process for licensure required
• Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological emotional and behavioral disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation Monday to Friday 8AM to 4PM in Rutland MA

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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