Lead Special Education Teacher

Devereux•Kennesaw, GA

4d•Onsite

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 in maintaining the physical, emotional well-being, and safety of all students. The school provides unique programs beyond basic academic curriculum, including art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, and life-skills. Devereux offers high-quality, low-cost benefit options.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old.
Valid Driver's License.
Bachelor's degree.
Georgia Teaching certification required.
Three (3) years of teaching experience.
Initial new hire paid training: 2 weeks M-F, 9:00am - 5:30pm located in Kennesaw, GA.
Post training: School located in Lawrenceville, M-F 8am-5pm.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Special Education Teaching Certification (SPED) 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.
Provide co-teaching and/or support within the classroom for Special Ed students.
Work with teachers to provide optimum support.
Perform administrative responsibilities such as IEP development, facilitation, progress monitoring, reviewing student files, and assisting with Title 1 requirements.

Benefits

Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans.
Classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies.
Assignment of direct support professional to classroom.
Unique programs such as art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, life-skills.
Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options.
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.