Special Education Teacher
About the role
The pay range for this position is $60,500 to $77,488 annually, depending on experience and education. This position is located in Fitchburg, MA. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. $3,000 Sign-On Bonus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with MA Curriculum framework and students' IEPs.
- Provide supervision of teacher's aides in the classroom.
- Work diligently to meet the needs of our students, both in the classroom, and by being a positive role model to others.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities required.
- Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.
- Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits include, but are not limited to: 40+ days off per year following the school recess calendar, plus 8 sick days per year.
- 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match.
- Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary.
- Blue Cross Health Insurance plans.
- Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options.
- Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more.
- Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more.
Skills
Not specified.
Benefits
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day).
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Pay
$60,500 to $77,488 annually, depending on experience and education.
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s 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 10,000+ 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 6,500 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.