Special Education Teacher- CARES School

Devereux • Downingtown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student. This role is part of a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports, offering low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active Special Education Instructional I or II Pennsylvania teacher certification or eligible for Pennsylvania Special Education Instructional I certification
• Special Education Teacher experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Great for those new to the field
• Opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students
• Deliver education lessons in a small classroom setting
• Implement IEPs and track education goals
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

Benefits

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app)
• Dental
• Prescription drug
• Preventative care
• Mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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

What This Job Offers

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