English Teacher (6 - 12) OR ELA Teacher 4-8 Kennesaw

Devereux•Kennesaw, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a Full-Time Certified English Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, with certification in ELA grades 4-8 or English 6-12. Devereux Georgia provides intensive residential treatment for youth aged 10 to 21 with significant emotional, behavioral, and intellectual/developmental challenges. Our on-campus accredited school, Ackerman Academy, offers an individualized curriculum and a low teacher-to-student ratio to help students achieve academic success. Teachers follow a modified district calendar, working additional days during Fall and Winter Breaks, and 15 days during May/June for Summer Enrichment. Unlike some districts, staff are expected to report to work during inclement weather, prioritizing safety. As a special education teacher at Devereux, you will collaborate with dedicated education professionals, have greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans, and benefit from classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies. Each classroom is assigned a direct support professional to assist with student well-being and safety. Unique programs beyond academics include art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, and life-skills. Devereux also offers the ASCEND program, a career accelerator providing career guidance, coaching, skills, and financial assistance, including 100% tuition coverage (up to $15k annually for undergraduate and $25k annually for graduate) and student loan repayment.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old.
Valid Driver's License.
Bachelor's degree.
Georgia Teaching certification: Social Studies certification 6-12, or Special Education Teaching Certification SPED preferred.
Must complete initial new hire paid training (2 weeks, M-F, 8:30a - 5:30p in Kennesaw, GA).
Must pass a thorough background check.
Must adhere to Devereux's zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Two (2) years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach English to students in grades 4-8 or 6-12.
Develop and implement individualized curricula.
Maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students.
Participate in additional teaching days during Fall and Winter Breaks, and 15 days during May/June for Summer Enrichment.
Report to work during inclement weather.
Collaborate with other education professionals.
Utilize Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies in classrooms.
Work with a direct support professional assigned to the classroom.
Incorporate unique programs such as art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, and life-skills into the curriculum.

Benefits

Starting Salary: $59,149/year + Additional Compensation for higher certification levels.
Comprehensive health and welfare program for eligible full-time employees, family members, and domestic partners (benefits start 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.
Continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (accrues from the 1st day).
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
ASCEND career accelerator program (100% tuition coverage up to $15k annually for undergraduate and $25k annually for graduate, and student loan repayment).