Art Teacher - Brandywine School

Art Teacher

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to make a significant impact on student outcomes? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing positive behavior supports? Being an Art Teacher at Devereux has its advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need and a passion for delivering a high quality of education at our Brandywine School located in West Chester, PA.

Every day as an Art Teacher you will:

• Prepare lesson plans to include content and instructional goals, incorporating student knowledge and abilities
• Instruct students in art by engaging students in learning, using a variety of presentation techniques, teaching relevant content, providing specific and timely feedback to students, and assessing progress
• Maintain compliance with all training/learning requirements and takes initiative in seeking opportunities for professional growth.

You will be offered:

• Pay-rate: $56,081-$63,932/yr (based upon experience with PA Instructional I or II) Emergency Certified Special Education Teacher= flat rate of $53,277 annually
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm [41 week/School year position]
• A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
• A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small student to staff ratios
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

The Brandywine School located in West Chester, 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:

Bachelor's degree in Art Education and an active Instructional I or II Pennsylvania teacher certification or eligible for Pennsylvania Instructional I certification. Emergency certification available.

Experience:

Special Education Teacher experience preferred.

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.

What Devereux Offers You In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer:

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

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