Special Education Teacher

Devereux • Fitchburg, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where you can make a difference in the lives of children? Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field that has a positive impact? If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux team! The pay range for this position is $60,500 to $77,488 annually, depending experience and education. This position is located in Fitchburg, MA. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm. $3,000 Sign-On Bonus. 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 Fitchburg, MA, our CARES School is a therapeutic day school that serves individuals age 6 through 21 who carry diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.

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!
• Tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits through ASCEND

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level