Job Description

Are you interested in making a life-saving difference for children and adolescents? Would you enjoy being part of a team working to change the world for the better?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!

We are seeking a Vocational Teacher/Vocational Educator (grades 9-12) who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Some Vocational areas would be cosmetology, hairdressing, dance, robotics or equestrian focused.

Pay:

• $49820 - $56794.80 annually
• $5000 sign on bonus (1/2 paid in your first paycheck and the other 1/2 after 90 days of hire)

Benefits & Rewards:

• Career accelerator program (ASCEND). This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed annually for graduate) and student loan repayment! Learn more here
• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)
• 8 sick days
• Quality low cost benefits (you can view our plans by visiting
• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

The Glenholme School:

For over 50 years -- The Glenholme School, part of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, has provided a comprehensive residential program and services for children with learning differences and special needs. Located in picturesque Washington, CT the Teacher will be part of a cohesive, passionate and dynamic team. The selected candidate will foster Devereuxs mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Schedule:

8:30am-4:40pm

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Demonstrate a student centered approach to instruction
• Participation in a reflective professional development process
• Meeting the requirements of the IEP/ Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data-based present level of student performance, accommodations, modifications, transitional elements as well as any additional pertinent information based on the students needs
• Integrating multi-modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning style of students in the classroom
• Prioritizing and promote a safe and secure environment for student learning through utilization of social emotional learning
• Formally and informally collaborate with Teaching Assistants, Occupation/Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing, Behavior Specialists and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports
• Implementing PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio, focusing on skill development, utilizing varied approaches based on levels of student behavior) with a high level of fidelity

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• Three years related work experience or one year related work experience and two years of specialized schooling
• A letter from your current and/or previous employer verifying your experience in this career
• High School Graduate
• Six credits in professional education from a regionally accredited college or univeristy (Devereux will assist you with this)
• At least 36 clock hours in special education studies, including understanding the growth and development of exceptional children (children who are handicapped, gifted, talented, or require special education) and methods for identifying, planning for, and working effectively with them in the regular classroom (Devereux will also assist you with this)

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.

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