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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$73,498 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Description:
If teaching is your passion, then you'll enjoy being a Head Teacher . Here's your chance to supervise and support educational staff in a supportive environment. Being a Head Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Head Teacher will provide supervision and support to on-site Special Education Teachers working in both our Mapleton School and our Devereux Day Academy. This position is as 52-week teaching opportunity.Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm- Please note that you will work 4 days in Malvern and 1 day in Norristown
- Every day as a Head Teacher you will: Provide support and supervision to educational staff.
You will be offered:
Salary:
$64,773- $73,841.
BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
(1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program The Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels.
Sponsored Qualifications:
EDUCATIO
N:
B.S. degree in Special Education & current Instructional I or Instructional II PA special education certification .PA Educational Supervisory Certificate preferred.EXPERIENCE
3 years of teaching experience. 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.
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- 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.