Special Education Teacher - Moderate Disabilities
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description
Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island provides individualized treatment for children, adolescents and young adults with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. We serve individuals throughout the New England area and beyond, and work collaboratively with state agencies and social service providers to ensure an integrated network of care. Our service offerings include residential treatment; campus- and community-based group homes; adult group homes and placement services;
a special education day school; autism services; short-term placement; diagnostic services; in-home services; vocational training; and therapeutic foster care. Based in Fitchburg, MA, our CARES School is a therapeutic day school that serves individuals age 6 through 21 who carry diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.
- Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with MA curriculum framework and students' IEPs.
- Provide supervision of Teacher's Aides in the classroom.
- Work diligently to meet the needs of our students, both in the classroom, and by being a positive role model to others.
- Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
- 40+ days off per year following the school recess calendar, plus 8 sick days per year
- 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
- Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
- Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
- Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
- Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general‑wellbeing, and more
- Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
- Devereux's custom ASCEND career‑accelerator program! (advance tuition assistance, loan repayment, and other benefits)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Valid driver's license required
- Bachelor's degree required
- Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities required
- Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred
- Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA
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