Science SPED Teacher (9-12) – Impact & Tuition Support

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASCEND tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Vacation days

Sick days

403(b) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, seeks a Special Education Teacher - Science (Grades 9-12) passionate about guiding students with learning differences and behavioral challenges in Washington, CT.

This role focuses on student-centered instruction, collaboration with specialists, and implementing PBIS with fidelity to support IEP goals and safe learning environments. A CT teaching certificate is required, with SPED credentials preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a student centered approach to instruction
• Participation in a reflective professional development process
• Meeting the requirements of the IEP/ Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data-based present level of student performance, accommodations, modifications, transitional elements as well as any additional pertinent information based on the student’s needs
• Integrating multi-modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning style of students in the classroom
• Prioritizing and promote a safe and secure environment for student learning through utilization of social emotional learning
• Formally and informally collaborate with Teaching Assistants, Occupation/Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing, Behavior Specialists and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports
• Implementing PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio, focusing on skill development, utilizing varied approaches based on levels of student behavior) with a high level of fidelity

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Collaboration

PBIS

Professional development

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility

Special education degree

Job description

The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, seeks a Special Education Teacher - Science (Grades 9-12) passionate about guiding students with learning differences and behavioral challenges in Washington, CT.

This role focuses on student-centered instruction, collaboration with specialists, and implementing PBIS with fidelity to support IEP goals and safe learning environments. A CT teaching certificate is required, with SPED credentials preferred.