Lead Teacher- Mapleton School

Description

If teaching is your passion, then you’ll enjoy being a LeadTeacher. Here’s your chance to supervise and support educational staff in a supportive environment.

Being a Lead Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. The Lead Teacher will provide supervision and support to on-site Special Education Teachers working in our Mapleton School. This position is a 10 month position located in Malvern PA.

Salary: $58,885.05 - $67,128.96 (based on years of experience

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Every day as a Lead Teacher you will:

• Own supervision of IEPs and IEP process
• Complete initial transition IEP for new students within 30 days
• Share training responsibiliites of teachers and support staff on special education related material
• Co-teach / push into classrooms to assist teacher adoption of new skills
• Serve as a building-level leader in core and supplementary curricular resources
• Drive data collection and progress reporting process
• Supervise Special Education Teachers and complete observations

You will be offered:

• Low student-teacher ratios
• Supervisor always available to support classroom teachers and staff
• Extensive training in research based interventions
• Classrooms equipped with state of the art technology
• Unique programs that go beyond basic academic curriculum, such as: art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, life-skills and more
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 30 days) mydevereuxbenefits.org
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Mapleton School located in Malvern, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student’s progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program.

Devereux’s approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals.

EDUCATION: Special Education PA Instructional II Certification, Master’s Degree (attained or in progress)

EXPERIENCE: 5 years Special Education classroom teaching experience. Strong understanding of Special Education law and best practices. Background in Special Education center-based placements / APSs. Familirity with IEP Writer, familiarity with Danielson framework preferred.

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.

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.

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