Special Education Teacher

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join their supportive team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. With a focus on applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports, you will have the autonomy to create effective teaching plans. Enjoy a rewarding experience while benefiting from a comprehensive career accelerator program that includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment. If you are passionate about education and want to help students achieve their long-term goals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Quality Low-Cost Benefits

Student Loan Debt Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Career Accelerator Program

Qualifications

• BS/BA in education, with SPED certification preferred.
• Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support strategies required.

Responsibilities

• Implement structured educational programs for developmentally disabled students.
• Provide testing, assessment, and ISP updates as directed by the School Principal.

Skills

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support

Education

BS/BA in Education

SPED Certification

Job description

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Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports?

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

Being a Special Education Teacher has its advantages

Education

As a Devereux teacher, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans; fewer state and federal mandates
• Assignment of teacher’s assistants to your classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional wellbeing and safety of all students
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/
• Access to the Savi Student Loan Checkup tool to help you navigate the student loan system – quickly see your repayment plan options and discover potential savings!
• A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York provides programs and services for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and dual diagnoses. Located in Red Hook, NY (12571), this position is responsible for implementing structured educational programs for developmentally disabled students. The Special Education Teacher also provides additional services such as testing, assessment, ISP updates, and other duties as directed by the School Principal.

Salary Range: (commensurate with education and experience)

Without NYS Certification: $46690 - $48847

With NYS Certification: $57830 - $62118

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

• BS/BA in education, with SPED certification preferred.
• Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support strategies required.

Devereux maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse and fosters a culture of reporting abuse, cooperating fully with authorities.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations and Mental Health Care