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Certified Teacher, Various Subjects (grades 6th-12th)

Employer
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location
Kennesaw, GA, United States
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Description

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, for the 2021-2022 Academic School year!

Being a Certified Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages!

As a Devereux 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; fewer state mandates.
  • Assignment of a teacher's assistant to your classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students.
  • Classrooms equipped with SMART boards and educational learning supplies.
  • Teacher Loan Forgiveness eligibility - clickhereto learn more.
  • 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 atbenefits.devereux.org.

We are currently seeking a Certified Teacher for the 2021-2022 Academic School year with experience teaching in either Math, English, Science and/or Social Studies, with a Special Education preference. Our classroom structure is designed to match students' needs. Through an interdisciplinary approach, an individual plan is designed for each student. You will plan and implement therapeutic instructional programs for individuals served on campus who are living with emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges, under the direct supervision of the Principal.

Devereux Ackerman Academy is a school serving students in grades K-12. Ackerman Academy is accredited by Cognia (Formerly AdvancED). We provide a stimulating educational environment for children and youth while they are receiving the highest level mental health treatment. Our education personnel are highly qualified and certified by Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Many of our faculty and staff have multiple certifications to include Special Education and other content areas. Our classroom environment and instruction are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Key words: science teacher, English, special education, teacher, school, education, behavioral health, high school, certified teacher, various content, math, Title 1, SPED, Day School, Private School, alternative school, PBIS, SPED, substitute teacher, IEP, teacher aide, Association of Approved Private Schools.

What is Devereux doing to support and protect the health and safety of our staff during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. We adhere to all mandates and guidelines in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization and practice all protocols that protect the health and safety of our staff. To learn more of how Devereux is supporting and protecting our staff during the pandemic, please visithttps://jobs.devereux.org/#covid.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required; Masters degree preferred. GAPSC Certification - Certified High School Teacher required.

EXPERIENCE: Experience teaching in either Math, Science, Social Studies or English/Language Arts, grades 6-12 . Special Education is preferred. Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and support strategies preferred. Previous experience working with children/adolescents with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or conduct disorders preferred.

Other qualifications:

  • Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate's understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children.

The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model; have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with behavioral differences.

Posted Date 3 months ago (7/20/2021 3:28 PM)

Requisition ID 2021-19003

Category Education

Position Type Full-Time

Company

Founded in 1912 by special education pioneer, Helena Devereux, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is one of the largest and most advanced behavioral healthcare organizations in the country.  We offer a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services that positively impact the most vulnerable members of our society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

At Devereux, we are guided by our mission: To change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Company info
Website
Telephone
623-594-9577
Location
2012 Renaissance Blvd
King of Prussia
Pennsylvania
19406
US

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