Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their 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 working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Teach students with social, communication, emotional and behavioral challenges; develop and deliver curriculum aligned with state standards.
Assess student performance, provide progress reports, and collaborate with colleagues on literacy instruction.
What you need
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Arizona Special Education Certification required
One (1) year experience teaching in a Special Education classroom preferred
Understanding of learning theories related to working with multiple handicapped individuals
Ability to attend full time new hire orientation (paid)
Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)
Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment
Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions).Arizona Revised Statutes Notice:If a person's employment record contains a six-month or longer time frame during which the person was not employed by any employer, a completed application with a new set of fingerprints shall be submitted to the department of public safety. For more information, visitHERE.
Assignment of a teacher’s 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
Free access to Payactiv, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts
Quality Low-Cost Benefits(medical, dental, vision, pet insurance) - 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!http://benefits.devereux.org
Education: a bachelor's degree
Key skills
Arizona Special Education CertificationArizona Driver's LicenseUnderstanding of learning theoriestrauma-sensitive teachingdigital teaching methodsCommon Core StandardsArizona State Standards
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Special Education Teacher
Posted Date
6 days ago
(10/7/2026 11:24 AM)
Requisition ID
2026-53275
Category
Education
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
No
Location : City
Scottsdale
Location : State/Province
AZ
Location : Country
US
Description
$5,000 Hiring Bonus!
Devereux Arizona’s Residential Treatment Center (RTC)
provides intensive, 24-hour support for youth aged 7 to 17, who are experiencing serious emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. In a structured, therapeutic environment, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate, trauma-informed care to help youth heal, grow and build a brighter future. The RTC features dormitories, an accredited K-12 school, food services, 24/7 on-site nursing, and specialized therapy and clinical services.
Our on-site, year-round school is accredited by: North Central Association (NCA), licensed by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE), and staffed by educators trained in trauma-sensitive teaching. We offer individualized instruction, including services for students with IEPs, and empower youth to achieve academic, social and emotional success.
Special Education Teacher
job duties include:
Working with students on social/communication skills, coping mechanisms, verbal/physical aggression, and emotional/behavioral challenges that impact overall functioning.
Developing lesson plans and proficiently delivering curriculum using available digital teaching methods and educational models that are aligned with state standards
Assessing student performance objectives on a regular basis and providing progress reports as required
Aligning classroom content within the Arizona State Standards and Common Core Standards, as well as collaborating with teaching colleagues to plan, facilitate, and teach highly effective literacy instruction
Classroom Structure:
Low student-teacher ratios!
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 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
Year-round school (*approx 225 instructional/grading/in-service days, 35 preset holiday break days, 19 additional float days, and accumulated sick time)
*Number of days are subject to change with school year
Provide direct in-classroom instruction (we are not teaching virtually/online)
Additional Details:
Salary: $70,000 - $77,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
Work Location: 6436 E Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
#AZJOB
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Arizona Special Education Certification required
One (1) year experience teaching in a Special Education classroom preferred
Understanding of learning theories related to working with multiple handicapped individuals
OTHER:
Ability to attend full time new hire orientation (paid)
Must be 21 years of age or older (per licensing standards)
Drug test within 24hrs of offer w/ negative results
Pre-employment Physical and Job Demand Assessment
Valid Arizona Driver's License & pass DMV 36-month history check
Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card with no restrictions (or eligibility to obtain with no restrictions).
Arizona Revised Statutes Notice:
If a person's employment record contains a six-month or longer time frame during which the person was not employed by any employer, a completed application with a new set of fingerprints shall be submitted to the department of public safety. For more information, visit
HERE.
Benefits and Rewards
Assignment of a teacher’s 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
Free access to Payactiv
, a platform to get a portion of your earned wages between pay periods
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discounts
Quality Low-Cost Benefits
(medical, dental, vision, pet insurance) - 30-day benefit eligibility waiting period for new hires!
http://benefits.devereux.org
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.
Company Overview
Company Overview
Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their 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 working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.
Our Culture, Our Expectations
At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.
We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.
What Devereux Offers You
In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after
30 days
of employment. In addition, we offer;
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
Visit
www.mydevereuxbenefits.org
to see why Devereux is a great place to work!
Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE
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