Lead Teacher - Fitchburg

Job Title:

Lead Teacher

Location:

Fitchburg, MA

Start Salary: $69,126/year, with additional compensation up to $78,497/year based on education, licensure, and experience.

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:00 pm.

$1,000 Sign‑on Bonus.

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. The CARES School in Fitchburg serves individuals aged 6‑21 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.

As the Lead Teacher, you will:

• Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework and students’ IEPs.
• Work collaboratively with the leadership team to promote best practices and ensure the implementation of quality programming.
• Ensure compliance with IEPs and other regulations.
• Hold staff accountable to policies, procedures, and protocols, and provide direct supervision.
• Work diligently to meet the needs of our students, both in the classroom and by being a positive role model.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.

• 40+ days off per year following the school recess calendar, plus 8 sick days per year.
• 403(b) retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential additional 2% match.
• Free life insurance up to 2× annual salary, not to exceed $200,000.
• Blue Cross health insurance plans.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, dental, vision, accident, identity theft, pet, and other insurance options.
• Free employee assistance program for mental health, work‑life balance, and general wellbeing.
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, electronics, and more.
• Devereux’s ASCEND career‑accelerator program covering tuition and student‑loan repayment.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current teaching license (Initial or Professional) in Moderate Disabilities required.
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience.
• Ability to attend a 2‑week paid orientation (Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm) in Rutland, MA.

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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