Special Education Teacher
About the Role
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Teacher to join a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team using a strengths-based approach that emphasizes applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports. This position serves adolescents with Autism/IDD.
Advantages of This Role
- 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
- 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education or other relevant field
- Special Education teacher certification
- Experience in Autism/IDD preferred
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. 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.
Our Culture
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. 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.
Benefits
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 employment.
- 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