Certified Teacher (6 - 12)

Seeking Full-Time Certified Science Teacher

Starting Salary: $55146.00/year Additional Compensation for higher certification levels

Schedule: M-F 8-5pm

DEVEREUX GEORGIA GRACES PLACE

We are excited about our new campus! Due to Devereux Georgias history of success in treating victimized individuals the state has chosen to use Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health for their newly approved treatment program. The 24-bed program is a Child Caring Institution (Group Home) for victimized youths between the ages of 12 and 17.

Job Summary:

• Instructs assigned clients through development of a structured classroom environment that will promote intellectual emotional and social growth.
• Plans and implements instructional programs for clients with emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Plan and implement educational instruction and services in accordance with GA Dept of Education and as required by each students Individual Education Program (IEP)

• Devereux Ackerman Academy Gwinnett follow the district and state curriculum. Teachers have access to Gwinnett County Public Schools platform.
• Number of students in class are based on Census. The facility has a capacity of 24 and students are grouped as described above. Currently there are 17 students distributed between 2 class rotations.
• We follow Gwinnett County curriculum and Georgia Standards of Excellence which are grade and subject specific.

Modified School Schedule:

Teachers follow a modified district calendar. Our teachers work additional days during Fall and Winter Breaks as well as 15 days during May/June for Summer Enrichment. One note of difference is during inclement weather our staff are expected to report to work (keeping in mind safety) while some districts may have either Virtual Learning or School Closure. These are a few of the nuances of being a certified teacher for Devereux. I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have additional questions.

As a Devereux special education teacher you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

-Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans
-Classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies.

-Assignment of direct support professional to you classroom to help maintain the physical emotional well-being and safety of all students.

-Unique programs that go beyond basic academic curriculum such as: art therapy animal care therapy yoga drama life-skills and more.
-Best available highest quality low-cost benefit options learn more at .

Interested in advancing your career 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 includes100%of tuition covered (up to$15kreimbursedannually for undergraduate and$25kreimbursedannually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here.

Requirements:

• Must be 21
• Valid Drivers License
• Bachelors degree Masters preferred.
• Georgia Teaching certification Special Education Teaching Certification SPEDpreferred
• Two (2) years teaching experience

Schedule:

• Initial new hire paid training: 2 weeks M-F 8:30a - 5:30p located in Kennesaw GA
• Post training:School located in Lawrenceville M-F 8-5p

Devereux conducts a very thorough background check process to ensure the safety of the children in our care.

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.