Special Education Teacher - Licensed in Moderate Disabilities

Devereux•Rutland, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their team in Rutland, MA. This role is within the Devereux Day School, which serves individuals aged 6-21 with various psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The teacher will be part of a team supporting students in grades K-12 and beyond, helping them work towards diplomas and develop vocational, transitional, and social-emotional skills. The students served have typically experienced academic failures due to social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

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 (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)
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.