Special Education Teacher

Overview

Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for providing instruction and support within a multidisciplinary therapeutic framework.

• Communicates course content clearly and effectively to students
• Demonstrates mastery of subject matter
• Providing intensive services to children and adolescents (6-17 years of age) within a four to six month treatment period
• Comprehensive therapeutic approach in which service delivery is based on the individual needs of the client and their family
• Addresses emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues related to histories of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, unresolved trauma or related conditions that hinder functioning in a family environment

• Subjects teaching:
  Self-contained, IDD/ASD Secondary Math

This position starts at $52,000 - $60,990 annual. Salary is based on relevant education and experience.

Work hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm (School hours are 9:00am-3:00pm).

• Up to 64 hours of sick time
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision Devereux Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan
• ASCEND Tuition Program
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Payactiv:
  Access your earned wages early
• Employee Assistance Program & Discounts

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year university required
• Florida Educator Certificate (Elementary Ed and ESE Preferred) or current Status of Eligibility required
• Experience in teaching Individuals with Autism preferred
• Minimum of three years experience working with Emotional Behavioral Disability students is preferred

• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include:
  Drug Screen, Physical and TB Test
• Successfully pass a Level 2 background screening with the State of Florida

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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Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services and leadership in behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ individuals and families each 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, Devereux serves individuals in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture. We emphasize a mission-driven, people-first mindset and a welcoming, supportive work environment across all programs and policies. We strive for inclusivity and open dialogue to create safe spaces for all employees and stakeholders.

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees and family members. Eligible employees can start benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits include:

• Medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
• Generous time-off (accrual from day one), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and optional life and accidental death coverage
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program

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