High School Teacher

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better

If you answered YES then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

We are seeking a Math Teacher (grades 9-12) who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Pay:

• $49820 - $56794.80 annually for General Education Teachers
• $53053 - $60480.42 annually for Special Education Certified (SPED) Teachers

Benefits & Rewards:

• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting )
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

The Glenholme School:

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington CT the Teacher will be part of a cohesive passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereuxs mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrate a student centered approach to instruction
• Participation in a reflective professional development process
• Meeting the requirements of the IEP/ Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data-based present level of student performance accommodations modifications transitional elements as well as any additional pertinent information based on the students needs
• Integrating multi-modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning style of students in the classroom
• Prioritizing and promote a safe and secure environment for student learning through utilization of social emotional learning
• Formally and informally collaborate with Teaching Assistants Occupation/Speech Therapists Social Workers Nursing Behavior Specialists and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports
• Implementing PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio focusing on skill development utilizing varied approaches based on levels of student behavior) with a high level of fidelity

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• Bachelors degree in education or related field required (Masters preferred).
• Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate.
• 3 years of experience within the field of education preferred.
• Special education degree and experience preferred.

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.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nations largest nonprofit organizations providing services insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912 Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical therapeutic educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10000 children adults and their families every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6500 employees working in programs across the country Devereux is a trusted partner for families schools and communities serving individuals in the areas of autism intellectual and developmental disabilities specialty mental health education and foster care.

Our Culture Our Expectations

At Devereux Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide every day for the individuals and families we serve and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work and our team environment creates an empowering positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux you will: put the needs of others first feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world one person one family one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of addition we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone web app) dental prescription drug preventative care and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day) 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE