Science Special Education Teacher - Private School

Pay

• $49,820 - $56,794.80 annually for General Education Teachers
• $53,053 - $60,480.42 annually for Special Education Certified (SPED) Teachers

• Career accelerator program (ASCEND), covering 100% of tuition (up to $15,000 annually for undergraduate and $25,000 annually for graduate) and student loan repayment.
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low‑cost benefits available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

For over 50 years, The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in Washington, CT, the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate, and dynamic team.

• Demonstrate a student‑centered approach to instruction
• Participate in a reflective professional development process
• Meet the requirements of the IEP/Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data‑based present level of student performance, accommodations, modifications, transitional elements, and any additional relevant information based on student needs
• Integrate multi‑modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning styles of students in the classroom
• Prioritize and promote a safe and secure learning environment through social‑emotional learning
• Collaborate formally and informally with Teaching Assistants, Occupational/Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing, Behavior Specialists and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports
• Implement PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio, focusing on skill development, utilizing varied approaches based on levels of student behavior) with high fidelity

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required (Master’s preferred)
• Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate
• Three years of experience in education preferred
• Special education degree and experience preferred

Devereux has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and upholds procedures to reduce abuse risk. The organization encourages reporting and cooperates fully with authorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)