Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

Description

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 applied behavior analysis and positive behavior supports

If you answered YES to either of these questions you belong here. Apply Today!

$5000 Hiring Bonus!

Located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the heart of Scottsdale Devereux Arizonas 24-hour RTC and Therapeutic School has the capacity to serve 48 children. The campus is a safe and supportive environment that supports youth ages 5 to 17 who are experiencing emotional behavioral or substance abuse challenges. Our on-site day school is year-round with 225 instructional / grading / in-service days 35 preset holiday break days 19 additional float days and accumulated sick time ( subject to change with school year ). We work with students on social / communication skills coping mechanisms verbal / physical aggression and emotional / behavioral challenges that impact overall functioning.

As a Special Education Teacher you will develop lesson plans and proficiently deliver curriculum using available digital teaching methods and educational models that are aligned with state standards. Our classroom sizes range from 8-12 students with a 6 : 1 student-to-staff ratio including 1-2 direct care professional staff members in the classroom for additional support. Teachers assess student performance objectives on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Our Teachers have immediate access to school support staff teaching materials and supplies and a state of the art database with tracking capabilities to help with data accumulation. Teachers are required to align content within the Arizona State Standards and Common Core Standards as well as collaborate with teaching colleagues to plan facilitate and teach highly effective literacy instruction.

Salary : $60000 - $66000

Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-3 : 00pm

Classroom : K-8 (Elementary Classroom)

Provide direct in-classroom instruction we are not teaching virtually / online

Benefits and Rewards

We strive to create an inclusive environment and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer :

• Assignment of a teachers assistant to your classroom to help maintain the physical emotional well-being and safety of all students
• Free teaching seminars tuition assistance and Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program

Paid time off sick time and various school holiday / breaks

Free access to Payactiv a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods

Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts

Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical dental vision pet insurance) - 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!

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Qualifications

OTHER :

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.

Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19. Learn More :

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Computer Operation,EDI,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Teaching,Cordova,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60000 - 66000