Are you a Certified Social Studies Teacher 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, then consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health at our new campus in Lawrenceville, GA.
Being a Teacher at Devereux has many advantages.
As a Certified Social Studies Teacher, you will work with other dedicated education professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
- Greater autonomy and flexibility with teaching plans; fewer state mandates.
- Assignment of a teacher’s assistant to your classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students.
- Classrooms equipped with SMART boards and educational learning supplies.
- Teacher Loan Forgiveness eligibility - click here to learn more.
- Unique programs that go beyond basic academic curriculum, such as: art therapy, animal care therapy, yoga, drama, life-skills and more.
- Best available, highest quality, low-cost benefit options – learn more at benefits.devereux.org.
Starting salary: $58,050 annually.
Devereux Ackerman Academy is a Cobb County Title 1 School serving students in grades K-12. Devereux is accredited by AdvancED (formally SACS). We provide a stimulating educational environment for children and youth while they are receiving the highest level mental health treatment. Our education personnel are highly qualified and certified by Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Many of our faculty and staff have multiple certifications to include Special Education and other content areas. Our classroom environment and instruction are designed to meet the needs of diverse learners.
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! Learn more here.
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QualificationsEDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in education- various content.Special Education certification preferred.Georgia Certified Teacher middle school or high school.Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support strategies preferred.Valid Driver's License and background checks required along with Drug ScreenEXPERIENCE: Experience teaching Social Studies; Grades 6 - 12. Experience with Positive Behavioral Intervention and support strategies preferred. Previous experience working with children/adolescents with psychological, emotional and behavioral disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, and/or conduct disorders preferred.
Other qualifications:
Valid Driver's License and Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.The IDEAL candidate will... Be empathetic, a team player, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model; have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with behavioral differences.
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