Lead Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Seeking a Full-Time Certified Lead Teacher for a Therapeutic Middle/High School. Teaching at Devereux offers advantages such as greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans, classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies, and the assignment of a direct support professional to assist with student well-being and safety. The school offers unique programs like art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, and life-skills. Devereux Georgia has been providing services for over 40 years to children, adolescents, and young adults with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive differences, using a fully accredited school alongside therapy to create a safe, therapeutic, and welcoming community. Devereux also offers the ASCEND career accelerator program, covering 100% of tuition and providing student loan repayment.
Requirements
- Must be 21+
- Valid Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Georgia Teaching certification required
- Special Education Teaching Certification SPED preferred
- Three (3) years teaching experience
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
- 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)
- Perform supervisory duties that promote teacher growth and development
- Hold administrative responsibilities that enhance compliance with quality improvement goals
- Work with teachers to develop, probe and monitor goals for Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans and Transitional Plans
- Co-teaching and/or providing support within the classroom for Special Ed students
- Working with teachers to provide optimum support
- Administrative responsibilities such as IEP development, facilitation, progress monitoring, reviewing student files, and assisting with Title 1 requirements
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
