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Special Education Teacher- Transition Program $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health • Washington, CT 06793 • Posted 20 days ago
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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking a Special Education Teacher for their Transition Program, serving students ages 17-22 with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges. The role involves providing comprehensive specialized instruction across all environments, supervising non-certified staff, and collaborating with the educational support team to foster student growth in academics, social/emotional skills, and job skills.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Supervise the non-certified staff and students assigned to the special education transition program
- Assist administration in the supervision and evaluation of non-certified staff
- Support and assist students with difficulties in 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
- Participate as an integral member of the IEP and educational support team
- Collaborate with related service providers
- Assist the student to reach obtainable Postsecondary goals across a wide spectrum
- Interpret and promote the program and its purposes to the school and community
- Assist in obtaining appropriate educational records, data and other information necessary to the development of the educational plan
- Participate in parent and district conferences
- Participate in required staff development activities
- Assess individual student progress and identify appropriate program plans and modifications
- Utilize staff, agency, and volunteer assistance in the implementation of program
- Maintain current knowledge in their professional area including pertinent Federal Law and State Special Education regulations
- Assist in and cooperate with necessary admission and enrollment activities and procedures
- Collaborate with state and community agencies such as BRS, Ability Beyond, etc.
Qualifications
Required
- 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
About Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a leading non-profit organization in the United States that provides a wide range of behavioral healthcare services to individuals with emotional, developmental, and educational challenges. They offer residential treatment facilities, educational programs, community-based services, vocational training, and foster care services, with specialized programs for autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and other behavioral health needs. With a strong presence both nationally and globally, Devereux National is known for its quality care and innovative treatment programs.
Full Job Description
**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 instruction 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 morehere
+ 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:**
For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. 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 appropiate special education programs for assigned students
+ The teacher will sueprvise 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 difficulities 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
+ Develope and facilitate positive behavior support plans for students as needed
+ Implement and oversee PBIS framwork
+ 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 appropiate educational records, data and other information necessary to the development of the educational plan
+ Participaes in parent and district conferences
+ Patricipates in required staf development activities
+ Assesses individual studen progress and identifies appropiate 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 activies 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.
**Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(9/3/2024 9:08 AM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2024-39446_
**_Category_** _Education_
**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_
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.
**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 instruction 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 morehere
+ 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:**
For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. 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 appropiate special education programs for assigned students
+ The teacher will sueprvise 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 difficulities 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
+ Develope and facilitate positive behavior support plans for students as needed
+ Implement and oversee PBIS framwork
+ 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 appropiate educational records, data and other information necessary to the development of the educational plan
+ Participaes in parent and district conferences
+ Patricipates in required staf development activities
+ Assesses individual studen progress and identifies appropiate 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 activies and procedures
+ Collaborate with state and community agencies such as BRS, Ability Beyond, etc.
\#sponsored
\#sponsored
**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.
**Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(9/3/2024 9:08 AM)_
**_Requisition ID_** _2024-39446_
**_Category_** _Education_
**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_
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.
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