Special Education Teacher

Are you looking for a supportive teaching environment with low student-teacher ratios and the ability to impact student outcomes significantly? Do you want to join a multi-disciplinary team with a strengths-based approach, emphasizing applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team! We are currently seeking Special Education Teachers who are comfortable working with children with disabilities and in a team environment, instructing students in a functional classroom. Develops and implements instructional programs for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders and Autism. This unique position is at Upper Darby School District with an option of ESY.

Being a Special Education Teacher at Devereux has its Advantages.

You will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need and delivering the highest quality of education services.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

Exentended School Year- Monday to Friday 8:15am to 12:15pm

Every day as a Special Education Teacher you will:

• Ensure the safety of all students
• Deliver education lessons in a small classroom setting
• Implement IEP's and track education goals
• Support and reinforce PBIS goals and objectives

You will be offered:

• A multi-disciplinary supportive environment - great for those new to the field!
• The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses.
• Teacher loan forgiveness eligibility
• A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.
• Staff throughout school use a strengths-based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports.
• Training and development opportunities
• A great team environment!
• Growth and Promotion Opportunities
• Paid Training & Professional Development
• The ability to interact and network with external stakeholders and child welfare agencies
• Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).
• ASCEND - Career Accelerator Program

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification required and or eligible for emergency certification through PDE. Willingness to participate in ABA training and specifically Verbal Behavior training

EXPERIENCE: Working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders Preferred. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.

Keywords: Special Education Teacher, SPED, teacher, school, education, behavioral health, children, middle school, elementary, high school, teaching

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,552.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person