Special Education Teacher

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training & Professional Development

Quality Low-Cost Benefits

Generous time-off

Student loan debt assistance

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher for the Reading School District. This full-time role involves developing specialized instruction for middle school students with emotional support needs. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Special Education, with a Master's preferred. Offering a competitive salary from $52,000 to $64,000, supportive environment, and various employee benefits, including health care and training. Join a team committed to transformative education, fostering growth and learning for children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Experience preferred, including student teaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver specialized instruction for middle school students.
• Establish a supportive learning environment.
• Evaluate and assess student progress.

Skills

Special Education experience

Emotional support background

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

Description

Middle School Special Education Teacher for Reading School District

Starting at $52,000 up to $64,000/year depending on experience, higher education and licensure

In this role

• Develop and deliver specialized instruction to middle school students (Grades 7 & 8) with emotional support (ES) needs
• Establish a supportive learning environment
• Evaluate and assess student progress relative to instructional objectives
• Provide guidance to support staff
• Coordinate the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP

The Center for Effective Schools utilizes an “indirect” service delivery approach, whether working at the individual or systems level. The theoretical foundation of this work is based in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support and, to the extent possible, delivered within a preventative or early intervening framework. Learn more at www.centerforeffectiveschools.org.

We Offer:

• A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
• The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses.
• A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.
• Strength-based approaches emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits with ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT learn more here. ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program offering tuition repayment, loan forgiveness, and more!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related degree required, Master’s degree in Special Education preferred.
• We provide emergency certification if not already obtained prior to starting employment
• Previous Special Education Teacher experience strongly preferred, will also consider student teaching experience

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

Posted Date 1 day ago (12/12/2025 4:00 PM)

Requisition ID 2025-48160

Category Education

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.