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Special Education School Teacher

Employer
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Location
Rutland, MA, United States
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

Description

Do you want to join a school that has a tremendous reputation for looking out for it's staff as well as it's students? Are you ready to use your creative ideas and energy to help kids who others may have given up on ?

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

Teaching at Devereux has Advantages!

As a Special Education Teacher, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

  • A multi-disciplinary team with a strength-based approach utilizing applied behavior analysis
  • Positive behavior support throughout our program
  • Fun programs that go beyond basic academic curriculum, such as: art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama and life skills
  • Classrooms equipped with SMART boards and educational learning supplies
  • Teacher's assistant to all classrooms
  • Tuition assistance and Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Devereux's Massachusetts Day School is a private, fully approved, special needs day and residential school for students ages 6-21. Located in Rutland, MA, we provide educational services to children with behavioral, emotional and learning disabilities on our beautiful remote campus. As a Teacher, you will utilize creative, innovative approaches for engaging students, especially those who have suffered difficulties and failure in previous academic experiences. You will plan and implement educational instruction, as required by each student's Individual Education Program (IEP); Complete all responsibilities related to IEP Development and monitoring as a member of assigned students' IEP Team; provide supervision to assigned Teacher's Aide; and ensure a safe environment.

Our small classroom structure with current ratio of 1:6 and maximum of 1:10, is based on data to match students' needs, IEP, and teaching curriculum in a positive environment. Using an interdisciplinary approach, an individual plan is designed for each student. Our school consistently meets the academic requirements of local educational agencies, as well as other states where our clients are from. Our curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and coordinated through a collaborative working relationship with referring school districts. Flexibility in academic programming and creativity to meet students' needs is the strength of our organization.

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.

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.

Qualifications

  • Massachusett's DESE Certification, or in process
  • Moderate disabilities Certification preferred; will consider Content certification.
  • Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support strategies required.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency, or H1B Visa in United States required.

Posted Date 2 months ago (4/8/2022 4:44 PM)

Requisition ID 2022-23674

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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