Special Education Teacher
Responsibilities
- Communicates course content clearly and effectively to students
- Demonstrates mastery of subject matter
- Provides intensive services to children and adolescents (6-17 years of age) within a four to six month treatment period
- Comprehensive therapeutic approach in which service delivery is based on the individual needs of the client and their family
- Clients have issues relating to emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems due to histories of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, unresolved trauma or psychological conditions that hinder them from functioning in a family environment.
Position Details
- Subjects teaching: Self-contained, IDD/ASD Secondary Math
Pay Range
Pay Range: This position starts at $52,000 - $60,990 / annual. Salary is based on relevant education and experience.
Schedule
Work hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm (School hours are 9:00am-3:00pm).
Benefits And Rewards
- Up to 64 hours of sick time
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision
- Devereux Benefits 403(b) retirement plan
- ASCEND Tuition Program
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Payactiv: Access your earned wages early
- Employee Assistance Program & Discounts
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year university required. Florida Educator Certificate (Elementary Ed and ESE Preferred) or current Status of Eligibility required.
- Experience: Minimum of three years experience working with Emotional Behavioral Disability students is preferred. Experience in teaching Individuals with Autism p referred.
Other Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical and TB Test
- Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida
Company Overview
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.
What Devereux Offers You
- A competitive salary
- A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
- Dental
- Prescription drug
- Preventative care
- 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
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
Company Culture
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. 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.