Special Education Teacher - Brandywine School

Devereux; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligibility after 30 days

Ascend Career Accelerator Program

Small class sizes

Job summary

Devereux Brandywine School in West Chester, PA is seeking a Special Education Teacher to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a small-class setting. You will implement IEPs, track progress, support PBIS initiatives, and ensure student safety.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 8am–4pm, with a 41-week school year and benefits eligibility after 30 days. Candidates with PA Certification or eligibility are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and active Pennsylvania Special Education certification or eligibility.
• Emergency Certification available.
• Special Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students.
• Deliver education lessons in a small classroom setting.
• Implement IEPs and track education goals.
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives.

Skills

IEP implementation

PBIS

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree and PA special education certification

Job description

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 positive behavior supports?

Being a Special Education Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need and a passion for delivering a high quality of education at our Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA.

• Ensure the safety of all students
• Deliver education lessons in a small classroom setting
• Implement IEP's and track education goals
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

You Will Be Offered

• Pay-rate:$56,081-$63,932/yr (based upon experience with PA Instructional I or II)
  • Emergency Certified Special Education Teacher= flat rate of $53,277 annually
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm [41 week/School year position]
• A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
• A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small student to staff ratios
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree and an active Special Education Instructional I or II Pennsylvania teacher certification or eligible for Pennsylvania Special Education Instructional I certification. Emergency Certification available.

EXPERIENCE

Special Education Teacher experience preferred.

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

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.

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