Special Education Teacher - Licensed in Moderate Disabilities
About The Position
Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Based in Rutland, MA, the Devereux Day School serves individuals age 6 through 21 who present with issues such as disruptive behaviors, mood/anxiety disorders, complex trauma, or abuse-reactive behaviors. You could be a part of an exceptional team of staff who support the needs of students in grades K-12 and beyond as they work towards diplomas and learn vocational, transitional, and social-emotional skills. Our students have typically experienced multiple academic failures, most often resulting from a wide variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The help you provide will make a difference in their lives!
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Massachusett's DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities required
- Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with MA Curriculum framework and students' IEPs.
- Provide supervision of teacher's aides in the classroom.
- Work diligently to meet the needs of our students, both in the classroom, and by being a positive role model to others.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Benefits
- 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
- 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! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
