Devereux·Red Hook, New York
The Special Education Teacher works within a multi-disciplinary team to support students with emotional, behavioral, or cognitive differences. The role focuses on implementing strengths-based approaches and positive behavior supports to help individuals achieve long-term goals.
Description Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment 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 Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Special Education Teacher has its Advantages As a Special Education Teacher at Devereux, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
We offer: Paid orientation.
Quality Low-Cost Benefits, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org/ A rewarding experience helping individuals complete daily activities and achieve long term goals You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!
Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
This program includes tuition and student loan repayment!
Salary: Bachelors w/ Cert: $58,987 Master's w/ Initial Cert: $60,047 Master's w/ Permanent/Professional Cert: $63,360 #sponsored
BS/BA in education, with SPED certification preferred. Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support strategies required. 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
Candidates should possess a BS/BA in education with a preferred SPED certification. Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support strategies is required.
Market context
Special education teachers in New York are consistently in demand, especially for early childhood and elementary settings where licensure and classroom readiness matter. These roles are competitive because districts and programs often look for candidates with New York State Special Education certification, a valid driver’s license, and preferred skills like a master’s degree and MS Word proficiency. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification area and prepare examples of student support strategies before applying.