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Join a leading human services agency as a Teacher, making a difference in the lives of children with behavioral disorders. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $52,644 and up to $74,337 based on qualifications, alongside generous benefits including a $1,000 sign-on bonus and a strong retirement plan.
Description
Are you interested in working for a human services agency where you can make a difference in the lives of children?
Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field that has a positive impact?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
The pay for this position starts at $52,644/year, with additional compensation added for higher education, licensure, and/or years of relevant experience up to $74,337.12/year.
This position is located in Fitchburg, MA.
The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus.
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health – Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Based in Rutland, MA, ourday and residential school provides special education and treatment for youth ages 6-22 including diagnostic and assessment services, extended evaluation and placement options.
As a Teacher, you will:
Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with MA Curriculcum 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.
Being a Teacher at Devereux has its advantages !
You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives.
If you have a bachelor's degree and are passionate about teaching vulnerable children, you could start on this career path today! Devereux can assist you with licensure!
Full-time benefits include, but are not limited to:
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, not to exceed $200,000
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! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND, the first career-accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills, and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.This program includes 100% of tuition covered, up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate, and student loan repayment through SAVI up to $5,200/year, among other benefits!
Learn more about ASCEND:
Keywords: Teacher, SPED, special education, behavioral, adolescent, teacher assistant, positive intervention, ABA
Qualifications
Requirements:
Must be 21 years of age or older
Valid driver's license required
Bachelor's degree required
Massachusett's DESE licensure, or ability to be in process for licensure required
Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred
Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA
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.
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Posted Date 2 days ago (6/19/2025 10:43 AM)
Requisition ID 2025-44966
Category Education
Position Type Full-Time
Remote No
The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.