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Overview

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

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 Devereux’s mission and values of quality care as well as providing top-notch and individualized therapeutic care for our students.

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Category: Education

Posting Date: 2 days ago (9/4/2025 4:55 PM)

Requisition ID:

Location: The Glenholme School, Washington, CT

• 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.

• 24 vacation days (increases with years of service)

• 8 sick days

• Quality low-cost benefits (visit benefits.devereux.org to view plans)

• 403(b) plan with employer match/contribution

• Employee Assistance Program

• Demonstrate a student-centered approach to instruction

• Participation 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 other pertinent information based on the student’s needs

• Integrate multi-modality instructional approaches in lesson planning and delivery to meet the diverse learning styles of students

• Prioritize and promote a safe and secure environment for student learning through the use of social-emotional learning

• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, Occupational/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, focusing on skill development) with a high level of fidelity

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

• Connecticut Teaching certificate or eligibility to obtain a teaching certificate

• 3 years of experience within the field of education preferred

• Special education degree and experience preferred

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.

EEO/Policy: The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement, consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Montessori Teacher to join our 7–12 teaching team and help guide students academically, emotionally, and physically in a prepared Montessori environment. Whether you're already certified or eager to begin your Montessori journey, we welcome your enthusiasm—we offer full sponsorship for Montessori training and certification. As a Montessori guide, you will foster independence, curiosity, and growth by creating a nurturing classroom rooted in authentic Montessori principles. Join our supportive and collaborative school community, where your commitment to whole-child education will have a lasting impact from kindergarten through high school.

Subject areas: English and/or Science

Major Responsibilities and Tasks

○ Develops lesson plans and manages the learning experiences for students to ensure the needs of the groups and individual students are met.

○ Assists students toward self-directed learning and normalization.

○ Maintains a neat, well-organized, and attractive prepared environment consistent with Montessori pedagogy.

○ Participates in professional activities designated by the Head of School, which may include workshops, curriculum retreats, meetings, grade reporting, planning, and other professional pursuits.

○ Attends all pre-announced staff meetings, professional sessions and parent meetings.

○ Works to develop close and effective relationships with parents, including opportunities to discuss and understand the child’s progress; encourages them to bond with both the class and the larger school community; provides individualized tracking of student progress.

○ Participates in the admissions process, speaking from time to time with prospective families--at the request of the Principal of the school.

○ Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student evaluation and record keeping, meeting all due dates as required; includes the administration of standardized tests (if applicable).

○ Assesses the needs of the class and prepares requests for materials, furnishings, and framework of the budgeting process; updates inventory list and submits to appropriate management.

○ Other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

○ Bachelor’s Degree in E.C.E.

○ Montessori Certificate preferred

Physical Requirements

○ Ability to lift 25-35 lbs.

○ Ability to walk, kneel, sit, and stand for long periods.