Devereux·Downingtown, Pennsylvania
The teacher is responsible for delivering education lessons in small classroom settings and ensuring student safety. Key duties include implementing IEPs, tracking educational goals, and reinforcing PBIS objectives.
Description Are 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?
Every day as a Special Education Teacher you will...
Ensure the safety of all students Deliver education lessons in a small classroom setting Implement IEPs and track education goals Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives You will be offered: Shift: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday [52 week position] Pay Rate: Special Education Certified Teacher(Instructional I or II)= $61,689/yr-$70,325/yr *Emergency Certification Special Education Teacher= $58,604/yr A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses.
A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.
Staff throughout school use a strengths-based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
Benefit Eligibility after 30 days of employment (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).
ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an educational program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs.
Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student. #Sponsored
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree and an active Special Education Instructional I or II Pennsylvania teacher certification or eligible for Pennsylvania Special Education Instructional I certification. Emergency certification available. EXPERIENCE: Special Education Teacher experience 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. 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 must have a Bachelor's degree and an active Pennsylvania Special Education Instructional I or II certification, though emergency certification is available. Prior experience as a Special Education Teacher is preferred.
Market context
Special education teachers are in steady demand across Pennsylvania, especially in school settings serving students with individualized learning needs. This role is competitive because it requires an active Pennsylvania Special Education Instructional I or II certification, though emergency certification may be available, and prior experience is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of IEP support and classroom differentiation.