Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?
If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to instruct students in our Transition Program ages 17-22, that are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.
Pay:
- $53053 - $60480.42 annually for Special Education Certified (SPED) Teachers
- $3000 sign on bonus (1/2 paid in your first paycheck and the other 1/2 after 90 days of hire)
Benefits & Rewards:
- Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here
- 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
- 8 sick days
- Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
- 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
The Glenholme School:
For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Provide comprehensive specialized instruction to students in the Transition program ages 17-22
- Instruction to be provided across all environments including the classroom, community, building and job sites
- Organizes and provides developmentally appropiate special education programs for assigned students
- The teacher will sueprvise the non-certified staff and students assigned to the special education transition program
- Assists administration in the supervision and evaluation of non-certified staff
- Support and assist students who experience difficulities with academics, social/emotional, behavioral, adaptive, daily living skills, and job skills. Provide instruction in functional academics, SEL, daily living skills, and job skills
- Collaborate, coordinate, and facilitate IEP meetings and transition plans for students with team members
- Develope and facilitate positive behavior support plans for students as needed
- Implement and oversee PBIS framwork
- Participates as an integral member of the IEP and educational support team
- Collaborates with related service providers
- Assists the student to reach obtainable Postsecondary goals across a wide spectrum
- Interprets and promotes the program and its purposes to the school and community
- Assists in obtaining appropiate educational records, data and other information necessary to the development of the educational plan
- Participaes in parent and district conferences
- Patricipates in required staf development activities
- Assesses individual studen progress and identifies appropiate program plans and modifications
- Utilizes staff, agency, and volunteer assistance in the implementation of program
- Uses a wide range of teaching methods, materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to supporting various types of disabilities
- Schedules activities to maintain a positive learning environment and to provide access to the least restrictive environment
- Maintains current knowledge in their professional area including pertinent Federal Law and State Special Education regulations
- Assists in and cooperates with necessary admission and enrollment activies and procedures
- Collaborate with state and community agencies such as BRS, Ability Beyond, etc.
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