Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing positive behavior supports.

Monday - Friday, flexible days (can't work more than 6 hours per day)

* West Chester location is not guaranteed, flexibility to work at multiple locations preferred *

Being a Substitute Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

Every day as a Substitute Teacher you will:

• Prepare lesson plans to include content and instructional goals incorporating student knowledge and abilities.
• Instruct students in academic areas by engaging students in learning using presentation techniques, teaching relevant content, providing specific and timely feedback to students, and assessing progress.
• Utilize appropriate and approved therapeutic interaction skills with students
• Provide guidance and direction to support staff by sharing information, delegating responsibilities and providing feedback.
• Effectively communicate student progress to parents/guardians and home school district.

You will be Offered:

• Compensation: Flat rate of $20.00 per hour
• A multi-disciplinary and supportive educational environment
• The opportunity to work with a variety of functioning levels within small classes and great teacher/student ratios
• Clinical approaches to behavior management including interactions with BCBA's
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

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Education: Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education or related field and Substitute Teacher Certification required.

Experience: Experience working with individuals with intelletual and /or development disabilities and/or behavior disorders.