Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for communicating course content clearly and effectively to students, demonstrating mastery of subject matter, and providing intensive services to children and adolescents (6-17 years of age) within a four to six month treatment period. The role involves a comprehensive therapeutic approach based on the individual needs of the client and their family, addressing issues related to emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems due to histories of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, unresolved trauma or psychological conditions that hinder them from functioning in a family environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year university required.
- Florida Educator Certificate (Elementary Ed and ESE Preferred) or current Status of Eligibility required.
- Valid driver’s license
- Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical and TB Test.
- Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in teaching Individuals with Autism preferred.
- Minimum of three years experience working with Emotional Behavioral Disability students is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicates course content clearly and effectively to students
- Demonstrates mastery of subject matter
- Providing intensive services to children and adolescents (6-17 years of age) within a four to six month treatment period
- Comprehensive therapeutic approach in which service delivery is based on the individual needs of the client and their family
Benefits
- Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service)
- Sick time (64 hours per year)
- Retirement – 403(b) through TIAA
- Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Pet insurance
- Student loan debt assistance
- 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires
- ASCEND - Tuition Program (100% of tuition covered, up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate)
- ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment
- Free access to Payactiv
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Service Awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
