Head Teacher

Devereux; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

Job summary

Devereux seeks a Head Teacher to supervise and support educational staff across Mapleton School and Devereux Day Academy in Malvern and Norristown. This 52-week teaching role involves on-site leadership and collaboration with dedicated professionals to aid students with diverse needs.

You will lead IEP processes, assist in program administration, and co-teach to implement new instructional skills, while also modeling servant leadership and fostering a supportive school culture.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Special Education and PA certification is required.
• PA Educational Supervisory Certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to on-site Special Education Teachers.
• Assist in development and implementation of the school program administration.
• Own supervision of IEPs and IEP process & complete initial transition of IEP for new students within 30 days.
• Co-teach and support classroom teachers to adopt new skills.
• Serve as a building-level leader in core and supplementary curricular resources.

Skills

Supervision

IEP management

Co-teaching

Educational leadership

Education

B.S. in Special Education

PA Special Education Certification

PA Educational Supervisory Certificate (preferred)

Job description

If teaching is your passion, then you’ll enjoy being a Head Teacher. Here’s your chance to supervise and support educational staff in a supportive environment.

Being a Head Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Head Teacher will provide supervision and support to on-site Special Education Teachers working in both our Mapleton School and our Devereux Day Academy. This position is as 52-week teaching opportunity.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

*Please note that you will work 4 days in Malvern and 1 day in Norristown *

Every Day As a Head Teacher You Will

• Provide support and supervision to educational staff.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the administration of the school program.
• Own supervision of IEPs and IEP process & complete initial transition of IEP for new students within 30 days
• Co‑teach/push into classrooms to assist teacher adoption of new skills.
• Serve as a building-level leader in core and supplementary curricular resources.

You Will Be Offered

• Salary: $64,773 - $73,841.22 (based on years of experience)
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Mapleton School located in Malvern, 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.

Devereux Day Academy

Devereux Day Academy is a private academic school program located in Norristown, PA. Devereux Day Academy is licensed to serve students in grades K-8 who have been identified with the following primary disabilities: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Specific Learning Disability, and Speech or Language Impairment. The core curriculum has been aligned with the Pennsylvania Core Standards, as well as the curricula of our partner school districts. This alignment will facilitate smooth transitions to and from the program for your students. The goal of the curriculum is to provide students with learning experiences that foster increased engagement and success through differentiated instruction, evidence‑based instructional strategies, and rigorous learning expectations.

Qualifications

Education:

B.S. degree in Special Education & current Instructional I or Instructional II PA special education certification. PA Educational Supervisory Certificate preferred.

Experience:

3 years of teaching experience.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people‑first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high‑quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full‑time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• 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), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE