Principal

Devereux•Fitchburg, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a human services agency dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children. Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization focused on helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The CARES School, located in Fitchburg, MA, is a therapeutic day school serving individuals aged 6 through 21 with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability. As a Principal at Devereux, you will work with dedicated professionals who share a passion for helping individuals in need, contributing to improving their lives. Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, founded in 1912, providing clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact over 10,000 children, adults, and their families annually. The mission is to change lives by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees, Devereux is a trusted partner in areas such as autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care. The organizational culture is rooted in Servant Leadership, emphasizing a mission-driven, people-first mindset, and fostering an empowering, positive, and rewarding atmosphere. The workplace is committed to inclusivity and providing a supportive environment.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid Drivers License
Master’s Degree in Education or related field required.
DESE licensed as Principal or Administrator of Special Education is required
Minimum of three years of experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Education Director assure the successful implementation of MA Curriculum Frameworks and instructional strategies for a diverse student population.
Serve as Individual Education Plan (IEP) coordinator and ensures DESE regulation compliance.
Develop and refine a broad continuum of educational and vocational programs.
Provide supervision, support and direction to teachers and aides to assure provision of effective differentiated instruction, curriculum-based assessments and data collection to monitor student progress.
Implement school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support programs.
Provide training and support to teachers related to their effective supervision of instructional support staff.

Benefits

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus
40+ days off per year following the school recess calendar, plus 8 sick days per year
403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary, not to exceed $200,000
Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program, including 100% of tuition covered (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate) and student loan repayment through SAVI (up to $5,200/year)
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