Science Special Education Teacher - Private School

Devereux; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 49,820 - 60,780; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career accelerator program covering tuition

24 vacation days

403(b) plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Devereux seeks dedicated General Education Teachers and Special Education Certified Teachers to join The Glenholme School in Washington, CT. The role involves a student-centered instructional approach, collaborative work with various specialists, and adherence to IEP processes. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in education, eligibility for a Connecticut Teaching certificate, and prefer three years of educational experience. This position offers comprehensive benefits including a career accelerator program covering tuition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required (Master’s preferred).
• Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate.
• Three years of experience in education preferred.
• Special education degree and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a student-centered approach to instruction.
• Participate in a reflective professional development process.
• Meet the requirements of the IEP/Treatment Plan process.
• Integrate multi-modality instructional approaches.
• Prioritize a safe and secure learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialists.
• Implement PBIS campus approaches with high fidelity.

Skills

Student-centered approach

Collaboration

Multi-modality instructional approaches

Social-emotional learning

Data-based IEP process

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Connecticut Teaching certificate

Master’s preferred

Job description

Pay

• $49,820 - $56,794.80 annually for General Education Teachers
• $53,053 - $60,480.42 annually for Special Education Certified (SPED) Teachers

Benefits & Rewards

• Career accelerator program (ASCEND), covering 100% of tuition (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate) and student loan repayment.
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low‑cost benefits available at 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 Washington, CT, the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate, and dynamic team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a student‑centered approach to instruction
• Participate in a reflective professional development process
• Meet the requirements of the IEP/Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data‑based present level of student performance, accommodations, modifications, transitional elements, and any additional relevant information based on student needs
• Integrate multi‑modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning styles of students in the classroom
• Prioritize and promote a safe and secure learning environment through social‑emotional learning
• Collaborate formally and informally with Teaching Assistants, Occupational/Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing, Behavior Specialists and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports
• Implement PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio, focusing on skill development, utilizing varied approaches based on levels of student behavior) with high fidelity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required (Master’s preferred)
• Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate
• Three years of experience in education preferred
• Special education degree and experience preferred

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and upholds procedures to reduce abuse risk. The organization encourages reporting and cooperates fully with authorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)