**Description**

**_Seeking Special Education Teachers to work in Upper Darby District_**

**_Class sizes of 8 or less students_**

**_$50-55k/year, Depending on education, licensure and/or years of experience in the field_**

We are currently seeking Special Education Teachers who are comfortable working with children on the autism spectrum with disabilities and high needs. The teacher will have a Teachers Aide assigned to the class for support, as well as any additional supports the students may require on an individualized basis. Develops and implements instructional programs for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders and students with Autism. This unique position is at Upper Darby School District with an option of ESY.

**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

+ Participate in ABA training and specifically Verbal Behavior training

**You will be offered:**

+ Opportunity to choose salary paid over 10 or 12 months. Option to work contract with the district for summer months if interested.

+ The opportunity to see different classrooms and work with children with various diagnoses.

+ A supportive teaching environment - small classes and small ratios.

+ Staff throughout school use a strengths-based approach emphasizing positive behavioral supports.

+ Quality Low-Cost Benefits, student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period. (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days).

+ **Interested in advancing your career?** Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment!

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**Qualifications**

**Requirements:**

+ Must be 21+ Bachelor’s degree in Special Education OR other degree in education or human services **required**

+ Pennsylvania Instructional I Certification and or eligible for emergency certification through PDE.

+ 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or behavior disorders in a classroom, residential or ABA outpatient setting **required**

**Schedule:**

+ Orientation: 2 day training, can be completed remote. Will be paired with a teacher in the district to shadow for on-going training and support

+ Monday - Friday, 8am - 3:15pm

+ Extended School Year (if interested)- Monday to Friday 8:15am to 12:15pm

Devereux conducts a very thorough background check process to ensure the safety of the children in our care.

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.

**Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(12/10/2024 2:37 PM)_

**_Requisition ID_** _2024-41335_

**_Category_** _Education_

**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_

**_Remote_** _No_

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.