Special Education Teacher - Licensed in Moderate Disabilities

Location: Rutland

** Description*
* ** _Are you interested in working for a human services agency where you can make a difference in the lives of children?_*
* ** _Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field that has a positive impact?_*
* ** _If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux team!_*
* ** The pay range for this position is $60,500 to $77,488 annually, depending experience and education.*
* This position is located in Rutland, MA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

**$3,000 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. Based in Rutland, MA, the Devereux Day School serves individuals age 6 through 21 who present with issues such as disruptive behaviors, mood/anxiety disorders, complex trauma, or abuse-reactive behaviors.

You could be a part of an exceptional team of staff who support the needs of students in grades K-12 and beyond as they work towards diplomas and learn vocational, transitional, and social-emotional skills. Our students have typically experienced multiple academic failures, most often resulting from a wide variety of social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. The help you provide will make a difference in their lives!

** As a teacher, you will:*
* + 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.

** Being a teacher at Devereux has its advantages** **!*
* You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives.

** Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts:*
* ** Full-time benefits include, but are not limited to:*
* + 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

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** Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program!
** 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 payments, student loan repayment, and other benefits!

+ Learn more about all of our benefits:

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** Qualifications*
* + Must be 21 years of age or older

+ Valid driver's license
** required*
* + Bachelor's degree
** required*
* + Massachusett's 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*
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** Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA*
* _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._

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** 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…