Lead Special Education Teacher

Seeking Full-Time Certified Lead Teacher for Therapeutic Middle/High School Teaching At Devereux Has Its Advantages:

As a Devereux teacher, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans
• Classrooms equipped with Interactive Boards and educational learning supplies.
• Assignment of direct support professional to you classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students.
• Unique programs that go beyond basic academic curriculum, such as: art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, life-skills and more.
• Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options – learn more ereux.org .

• Plan and implement educational instruction and services in accordance with state Department of Education and as required by each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
• Perform supervisory duties that promote teacher growth and development
• Hold administrative responsibilities that enhance compliance with quality improvement goals.
• This role will not initially have supervisory responsibility but will be responsible for working with teachers to develop, probe and monitor goals for Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans and Transitional Plans. After being in the position for one year or more and demonstrating proficient skills as Special Education Lead, the employee will participate in supervisory training.

Other duties may include co-teaching and/or providing support within the classroom for Special Ed students, working with teachers to provide optimum support, administrative responsibilities such as IEP development, facilitation, progress monitoring, reviewing student files, and assisting with Title 1 requirements.

Teachers follow a modified district calendar. Our teachers work additional days during Fall and Winter Breaks, as well as 15 days during May/June for Summer Enrichment. One note of difference is during inclement weather, our staff are expected to report to work (keeping in mind safety), while some districts may have either Virtual Learning or School Closure. These are a few of the nuances of being a certified teacher for Devereux.

For more than 40 years, Devereux Georgia has been providing hope and healing for children, adolescents and young adults living with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. We use individual, group and family therapy, coupled with a fully accredited school, to develop a safe, therapeutic and welcoming community where children can grow, develop and thrive.

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 100% of tuition covered and student loan repayment! Learn more here.

• Must be 21+
• Valid Drivers License
• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
• Georgia Teaching certification required, Special Education Teaching Certification SPED required.
• Three (3) years teaching experience

• Initial new hire paid training: 2 weeks M-F, 9:00am - 5:30pm located in Kennesaw, GA
• Post training:
  School located in Lawrenceville, M-F 8-5p

Devereux conducts a very thorough background check process to ensure the safety of the children in our care.

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 foster a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

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.