English Teacher (6 12) OR ELA Teacher 4-8
Kennesaw, GA - USA
Job Summary
Description
Seeking Full-Time Certified English Teacher for 2026-2027
ELA grades 4-8 or certificate in English 6-12
Starting Salary: $59149/year Additional Compensation for higher certification levels
Schedule: M-F 8-5pm
Devereux Georgia provides intensive residential treatment in a secure setting for youth ages 10 to 21 who are facing significant emotional behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Our beautiful campus located in a serene wooded setting offers a swimming pool volleyball court tennis court playing field lake and playground which allow our youth the opportunity to enjoy plenty of outdoor activities.
Within our secure treatment setting we provide an on-campus K-12 accredited schoolAckerman Academy. Our school is designed to help students achieve academic success with an individualized curriculum and low teacher-to-student ratio.
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. We hope this information is helpful. Please let us 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.
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Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must be 21
- Valid Drivers License
- Bachelors degree Masters preferred.
- Georgia Teaching certification: Social Studies certification 6-12 Special Education Teaching Certification SPED preferred
- Two (2) years teaching experience preferred
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.
Company Overview
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.
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Devereux is a drug-free workplace drug screening required. EOE
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country. We are a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving many of the most vulnerable members of our society in areas o ... View more