School ELL Teacher - Portuguese

Devereux; Rutland (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement plan

Life insurance 2x salary

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Tuition and loan assistance

Job summary

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is seeking an ELL Teacher to serve students in Rutland, MA. You’ll implement lessons per MA standards, align with IEPs, and supervise aides while modeling professionalism in a supportive environment.

The position requires a BA, DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities and ESL, and fluent Portuguese communication. A Monday–Friday schedule with strong benefits and career growth is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities and ESL required.
• Experience with individuals under 21 with behavioral disorders or autism preferred.
• Attend a 2-week paid orientation, Rutland, MA.
• Fluency in Portuguese with strong verbal, reading and writing skills.

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 students, and be a positive role model.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Portuguese fluency

Valid driver's license

Strong verbal communication (Português

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities and ESL

Job 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 range for this position is $60,500 to $77,488 annually, depending experience and education.

This position is located in Rutland, MA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus.

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island

is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Based in Rutland, MA, t he Devereux Day School serves individuals age 6 through 21 who present with issues such as disruptive behaviors, mood/anxiety disorders, complex trauma, or abuse-reactive behaviors. You could be a part of an exceptional team of staff who support the needs of students in grades K-12 and beyond as they work towards diplomas and learn vocational, transitional, and social-emotional skills. Our students have typically experienced multiple academic failures, most often resulting from a wide variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The help you provide will make a difference in their lives!

As An ELL 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 an ELL 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.

Learn More About Devereux Massachusetts

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
• 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 tuition payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!
• Learn more about all of our benefits: Benefits and Rewards | Devereux

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Massachusett's DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities and ESL 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
• Must be fluent in Portuguese including strong verbal communication, reading and writing comprehension.

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.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

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