Special Education Teacher

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 60,500 - 77,488; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement account with employer contribution

Health Insurance plans

40+ days off per year

Tuition assistance and student loan repayment

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Fitchburg is seeking a full-time Teacher. In this fulfilling role, you will prepare and teach lessons in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and students' IEPs, while supervising Teacher's Aides and serving as a positive role model.

The position offers a competitive salary starting at $60,500, increasing with relevant experience and education, and you can enjoy comprehensive benefits including a $3,000 sign-on bonus!

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach lessons according to IEPs.
• Supervise Teacher's Aides in the classroom.
• Complete required documentation timely.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Massachusetts DESE licensure

Job description

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 $60,500/year, with additional compensation added for higher education, licensure, and/or years of relevant experience up to $77,488/year.

This position is located in Fitchburg, MA.

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

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Moderate Disabilities Educator.

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 Fitchburg, MA, our CARES School is a therapeutic day school that serves individuals age 6 through 21 who carry diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.

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 working 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
• 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 assistance, and student loan repayment among other benefits!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license required
• Bachelor's degree required
• Massachusetts 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.

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