Special Education Teacher- Transition Program $3,000 Sign On Bonus

Description:

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to instruct students in our Transition Program ages 17-22, that are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Pay:

• $53053 - $60480.42 annually for Special Education Certified (SPED) Teachers
• $3000 sign on bonus (1/2 paid in your first paycheck and the other 1/2 after 90 days of hire)

Benefits & Rewards:

• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting https://benefits.devereux.org)
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

The Glenholme School:

The selected candidate will foster Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provide comprehensive specialized instruction to students in the Transition program ages 17-22
• Instruction to be provided across all environments including the classroom, community, building and job sites
• Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate special education programs for assigned students
• The teacher will supervise the non-certified staff and students assigned to the special education transition program
• Assists administration in the supervision and evaluation of non-certified staff
• Support and assist students who experience difficulties with academics, social/emotional, behavioral, adaptive, daily living skills, and job skills. Provide instruction in functional academics, SEL, daily living skills, and job skills
• Collaborate, coordinate, and facilitate IEP meetings and transition plans for students with team members
• Develop and facilitate positive behavior support plans for students as needed
• Implement and oversee PBIS framework
• Participates as an integral member of the IEP and educational support team
• Collaborates with related service providers
• Assists the student to reach obtainable Postsecondary goals across a wide spectrum
• Interprets and promotes the program and its purposes to the school and community
• Assists in obtaining appropriate educational records, data and other information necessary to the development of the educational plan
• Participates in parent and district conferences
• Patricipates in required staff development activities
• Assesses individual student progress and identifies appropriate program plans and modifications
• Utilizes staff, agency, and volunteer assistance in the implementation of program
• Uses a wide range of teaching methods, materials, techniques, and equipment applicable to supporting various types of disabilities
• Schedules activities to maintain a positive learning environment and to provide access to the least restrictive environment
• Maintains current knowledge in their professional area including pertinent Federal Law and State Special Education regulations
• Assists in and cooperates with necessary admission and enrollment activities and procedures
• Collaborate with state and community agencies such as BRS, Ability Beyond, etc.

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Qualifications:

• Special education degree and experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required (Master's preferred).
• Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate.
• 3 years of experience within the field of education 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.