**Description** **Seeking Full-Time Certified Lead Teacher for Therapeutic Girls Middle/High School** **Starting Salary:** $55,146.00/year + Additional Compensation for higher certification levels **Schedule: M-F 8-5pm** **DEVEREUX GEORGIA GRACE'S PLACE** We are excited about our new campus! Due to Devereux Georgia's history of success in treating victimized individuals, the state has chosen to use Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health for their newly approved treatment program. The 24-bed program is a Child Caring Institution (Group Home) for victimized youths between the ages of 12 and 17. Job Summary: + Instructs assigned clients through development of a structured classroom environment that will promote intellectual, emotional and social growth. + Plans and implements instructional programs for clients with emotional and behavioral disorders. + Plan and implement educational instruction and services in accordance with GA Dept of Education and as required by each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) + Additional duties as assigned. **Modified School Schedule:** Teachers follow a modified district calendar. Our teachers work additional days during Fall and Winter Breaks, as well as 15 days during May/June for Summer Enrichment. One note of difference is during inclement weather, our staff are expected to report to work (keeping in mind safety), while some districts may have either Virtual Learning or School Closure. These are a few of the nuances of being a certified teacher for Devereux. I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have additional questions. As a Devereux special education 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. -Classrooms equipped with SMART boards and educational learning supplies. -Support provided from aide for classroom instructions. -Assignment of direct support professional to you classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students. -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 atbenefits.devereux.org. **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 morehere. \#sponsored **Qualifications** **Requirements:** + Must be 21+ Valid Drivers License + Bachelor's degree, Master's _preferred._ + Georgia Teaching certification, Special Education Teaching Certification SPED _preferred_ + Two (2) years teaching experience **Schedule:** + **Initial new hire paid training:** 2 weeks M-F, 8:30a - 5:30p located in Kennesaw, GA + **Post training:** School located in Lawrenceville, M-F 8-5p Devereux conducts a very thorough background check process to ensure the safety of the children in our care. 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. **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(3/7/2025 3:22 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2025-42986_ **_Category_** _Education_ **_Position Type_** _Full-Time_ **_Remote_** _No_ The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.