Description:

A re 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? Being a Certified Music and Art Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need and delivering the highest quality of education services. Every day as a Teacher you will: Provide instruction in the classroom while incorporating musical and art elements Plan and implement instructional art and music programs for students with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Instruct assigned students in creative art and music skills necessary for development. Ensure the safety of all students Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives You will be offered: A multi-disciplinary supportive environment

• great for those new to the field! A supportive teaching environment
• small classes and small student to staff ratios Growth and professional development opportunities

BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

(1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days) ASCEND

• Career Accelerator Program #

Sponsored Qualifications:

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree. Connecticut Teacher Certification.

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with children with emotional support/behavioral health needs. Devereux Connecticut offers a specialized, independent and co-educational boarding and day school for students, ages 10 to 22, in grades five through 12+, living with social, emotional and/or academic differences. As part of our continuum of care, we also provide residential, day and transitional programs and services for youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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.

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