Certified English Teacher (6 - 12)

Devereux•Lawrenceville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Full-Time Certified English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position is at Devereux Georgia Grace's Place, a new campus that will house a 24-bed Child Caring Institution (Group Home) for victimized youths between the ages of 12 and 17. The role involves instructing assigned clients through the development of a structured classroom environment to promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The teacher will plan and implement instructional programs for clients with emotional and behavioral disorders, adhering to the GA Dept of Education and each student's Individual Education Program (IEP). The curriculum follows Gwinnett County Public Schools' platform and the Georgia Standards of Excellence. Class sizes are based on census, with current student distribution across two class rotations. The school follows a modified district calendar, including additional days during Fall and Winter Breaks, and 15 days for Summer Enrichment. Unlike some districts, staff are expected to report to work during inclement weather. The position offers greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans, classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational supplies, and the assignment of a direct support professional to assist in the classroom. Unique programs such as art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, and life-skills are also available.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old.
Valid Driver's License.
Bachelor's degree.
Georgia Teaching certification: English certification 6-12.
Devereux conducts a very thorough background check process to ensure the safety of the children in our care.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.
Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Special Education Teaching Certification SPED preferred.
Two (2) years teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs assigned clients through development of a structured classroom environment that will promote intellectual, emotional and social growth.
Plans and implements instructional programs for clients with emotional and behavioral disorders.
Plan and implement educational instruction and services in accordance with GA Dept of Education and as required by each student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
Follow Gwinnett County curriculum and Georgia Standards of Excellence which are grade and subject specific.

Benefits

Starting Salary: $59,149/year + Additional Compensation for higher certification levels
Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans
Classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies.
Assignment of direct support professional to you classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students.
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
ASCEND - career accelerator program: 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment.
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, 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
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.