Special Education Teacher- School for Integrated Learning

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, then consider joining our Devereux team! We are currently seeking Certified Special Education Teachers who are comfortable working with children with disabilities and with the team, helping those students in a functional classroom. This unique position at our approved private school in West Chester, PA is a 52 week year round teaching position.

 

You will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. 

Every day as a Special Education Teacher you will..... 

• 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

You will be offered:

• Compensation: $61,689/yr-$70,325/yr (Instructional I or II)
  • Emergency Certification Special Education Teacher= $58,604/yr 
• Shift: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday [52 week position]
• A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
• A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.
• Staff throughout school use a strengths-based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (learn more at mydevereuxbenefits.org) 
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

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 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.    

 

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. 

 

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.