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Principal

Devereux
Fitchburg, MA Other
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2027

Description

Are you interested in working for a human services agency where you can make a difference in the lives of children?

Are you looking for a fulfilling career in a field that has a positive impact? 

 

If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux team!

 

The pay range for this position is $80,620-$91.907 annually depending on experience and higher education/licensure.

This position is located in Fitchburg, MA.

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus 

 

Devereux Massachusetts and Rhode Island is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to helping children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Based in Fitchburg, MA, our CARES School is a therapeutic day school that serves individuals age 6 through 21 who carry diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.

 

As the Principal, you will:

  • Under the supervision of the Education Director assure the successful implementation of MA Curriculum Frameworks and instructional strategies for a diverse student population.
  • Serve as Individual Education Plan (IEP) coordinator and ensures DESE regulation compliance.
  • Develop and refine a broad continuum of educational and vocational programs.
  • Provide supervision, support and direction to teachers and aides to assure provision of effective differentiated instruction, curriculum-based assessments and data collection to monitor student progress.
  • Implement school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support programs.
  • Provide training and support to teachers related to their effective supervision of instructional support staff.

Being a Principal at Devereux has its advantages!

You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer you the privilege of being able to work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, help build their strengths, and truly make a contribution to improving their lives. 

 

 

Learn more about Devereux Massachusetts:

 

 

Full-time benefits include, but are not limited to:

  • 40 days off per year following the school recess calendar, plus 8 sick days per year
  • 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
  • Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
  • Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
  • Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
  • Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
  • Devereux's custom ASCEND career-accelerator program! You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! 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 tuition assistance, and student loan repayment among other benefits!

Learn more about ASCEND:

 

 

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Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Valid driver's license required. 
  • Master’s Degree in Education or related field required.
  • DESE licensed as Principal or Administrator of Special Education required.
  • Minimum three years experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting required.
  • Must be able to attend a 2 week paid orientation in Rutland,  Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4PM.

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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