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Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Special Education Teacher in Scottsdale, Arizona
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6528963
Are you 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 the Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Team!
\$5,000 Hiring Bonus
Located on a beautiful 10-acre campus in the heart of Scottsdale, Devereux Arizonas 24-hour RTC and Therapeutic School, has the capacity to serve 52 children. The campus is a safe and supportive environment that supports youth, ages 5 to 17, who are experiencing emotional, behavioral or substance abuse challenges. Our on-site day school is year-round with 225 instructional/grading/in-service days, 35 preset holiday break days, 19 additional float days, and accumulated sick time. We work with students on social/communication skills, coping mechanisms, verbal/physical aggression, and emotional/behavioral challenges that impact overall functioning.
As a Special Education Teacher, you will develop lesson plans and proficiently deliver curriculum using available digital teaching methods through a \"distance learning\" educational model that is aligned with state standards. Our classroom sizes range from 8-12 students with a 6:1 student-to-staff ratio, including 1-2 direct care professional staff members in the classroom for additional support. Teachers assess student performance objectives on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required. Our Teachers have immediate access to school support staff, teaching materials and supplies, and a state of the art database with tracking capabilities to help with data accumulation. Teachers are required to align content within the Arizona State Standards and Common Core Standards, as well as collaborate with teaching colleagues to plan, facilitate, and teach highly effective literacy instruction.
Salary: \$55,000 - \$60,500
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
Provide direct instruction, we are not teaching virtually/online
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We strive to create an inclusive environment, and retain the talented employees who make our organization a great place to work. We offer:
Assignment of a teachers assistant to your classroom to help maintain the physical, emotional well-being and safety of all students
Free teaching seminars, tuition assistance and Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program
Paid time off, sick time, and various school holiday/breaks
Retirement, eM Life for Mental Health and Work/Life Programs, Service Anniversary Awards
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