Science Special Education Teacher - Private School

Devereux•Washington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team! We are seeking a Special Education Teacher - Science (Grades 9-12) who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate.

Nice To Haves

Master's preferred
3 years of experience within the field of education preferred
Special education degree and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a student centered approach to instruction
Participation in a reflective professional development process
Meeting the requirements of the IEP/ Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data-based present level of student performance, accommodations, modifications, transitional elements as well as any additional pertinent information based on the student’s needs
Integrating multi-modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning style of students in the classroom
Prioritizing and promote a safe and secure environment for student learning through utilization of social emotional learning
Formally and informally collaborate with Teaching Assistants, Occupation/Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing, Behavior Specialists and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports
Implementing PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio, focusing on skill development, utilizing varied approaches based on levels of student behavior) with a high level of fidelity

Benefits

Career accelerator program (ASCEND) includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment
24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
8 sick days
Quality low cost benefits
403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
Employee Assistance Program
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, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.