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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Science Special Education Teacher - Private School

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Olympia, Washington, United States

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Special Education Teacher – Science (Grades 9-12) 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?

We are seeking a Special Education Teacher – Science (Grades 9‑12) who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with learning differences and mental health/behavioral challenges.

Pay

$49,820 – $56,794.80 annually for General Education Teachers

$53,053 – $60,480.42 annually for Special Education Certified (SPED) Teachers

Benefits & Rewards

Career accelerator program (ASCEND): 100% tuition coverage (up to $15k for undergraduate and $25k for graduate) and student loan repayment. Learn more here. 24 vacation days (increase with years of service)

8 sick days

Quality low‑cost benefits (view plans at https://benefits.devereux.org)

403(b) plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Primary Responsibilities Include

Demonstrate a student‑centered approach to instruction

Participate in a reflective professional development process

Meet the requirements of the IEP/Treatment Plan process by contributing to a data‑based present level of student performance, accommodations, modifications, transitional elements, and any other pertinent information

Integrate multi‑modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet diverse learning styles

Prioritize and promote a safe and secure learning environment through social–emotional learning

Collaborate formally and informally with Teaching Assistants, Occupation/Speech Therapists, Social Workers, Nursing, Behavior Specialists, and school leaders regarding student and teacher supports

Implement PBIS campus approaches (5:1 praise to corrective feedback ratio, skill development focus, varied approaches based on behavior level) with high fidelity

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required (Master’s preferred)

Connecticut teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain one

Three years of experience in education preferred

Special education degree and experience preferred

Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight, and leadership in behavioral health care. Founded in 1912, it operates a national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs that positively impact more than 10,000 children, adults, and 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 nationwide, Devereux partners with families, schools, and communities to serve individuals in autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education, and foster care.

What Devereux Offers You

Medical, dental, prescription drug, preventive care, and mental health services (including telemedicine)

Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education assistance

Generous time‑off (accrues from day one), 403(b) retirement plan with matching, and voluntary supplemental life and accident coverage

Employee assistance and work‑life balance program

Devereux is a drug‑free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

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