Special Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)
US-FL-Viera
Careers (External)
Req #: 45439
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: Have you been keeping your eyes open for a new opportunity? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment being a positive influence in the behavioral health field? If you answered YES, then Devereux's Teacher - Viera Campus role is the perfect fit for you! Devereux Florida provides programs and services for children and adolescents who face significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges. Located in Viera, FL, this position is responsible for: * Communicates course content clearly and effectively to students * Demonstrates mastery of subject matter * Providing intensive services to children and adolescents (6-17 years of age) within a four to six month treatment period * Comprehensive therapeutic approach in which service delivery is based on the individual needs of the client and their family * Clients have issues relating to emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems due to histories of physical abuse and/or sexual abuse, neglect, abandonment, unresolved trauma or psychological conditions that hinder them from functioning in a family environment. Position Details: 2025-2026 School Year Pay Range: This position starts at $52,000 - 60,990 / annual. Salary is based on relevant education and experience. Schedule: Work hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm (School hours are 9:00am-3:00pm) 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: * Paid time off (24 days per year, increase with years of service); Sick time (64 hours per year) * Retirement - 403(b) through TIAA * Quality Low-Cost Benefits (medical, dental, vision), pet insurance, plus student loan debt assistance and 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires! http://mydevereuxbenefits.org * ASCEND - Tuition Program You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! 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)! Learn more here. * ASCEND - Student Loan Repayment - Let Devereux help pay back your student loans with student loan repayment! Learn more here. * Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods * Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts - Available the first day of employment through Carebridge * Service Awards - All employees celebrating a five-year increment (5, 10, 15, etc.) anniversary receive taxable compensation in recognition of their long-term commitment to Devereux. #sponsored Responsibilities: Company Overview 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. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. 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. Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work! Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE Qualifications: Education: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year university required. * Florida Educator Certificate (Elementary Ed and ESE Preferred) or current Status of Eligibility required. * Experience in teaching Individuals with Autism preferred. * Minimum of three years experience working with Emotional Behavioral Disability students is preferred. Schedule: * Must be able to complete a two-week new hire orientation class; hours are approximately 9:00am.to 5:00pm each day in Titusville. * Work hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm (School hours are 9:00am-3:00pm). * Our school year is year-round (49-week education instruction with 3 weeks of summer break) Other Requirements: * Valid driver's license * Successfully pass pre-employment medical screenings which include: Drug Screen, Physical and TB Test. 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. For more information, please reach out us at flrecruitment@devereux.org.
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