CW Special Education Teacher- Current Location Stafford School

About the role

To provide an innovative and creative learning environment which fosters students' individual growth and development in all program areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement academic and clinical IEP goals through continuous assessment of each student.
• Have knowledge and an ability to apply a developmentally focused classroom structure.
• Develop and implement an integrated curriculum by sharing ideas, materials and methods with professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter in areas of specialization.
• Achieve students' abilities and craft teaching plans; Plan daily lessons to provide a variety of learning experiences.
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (i.e. drawing and theater drama).
• Vary instructional material and activities through a multi-modality approach.
• Develop and implement an effective behavior management program that meets the overall goals of the program.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within a designated time period.
• Work with teachers in various disciplines.
• Work cooperatively with parents to maintain ongoing communication and provide support and resources when necessary.
• Adapt learning materials to students' needs.
• Keep track of and reflect on students' needs.
• Perform educational testing and evaluations in order to assess students' needs.
• Actively participate in a transdisciplinary model and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.
• Integrate the clinical group goals and objectives into the educational curricula.
• Actively participate in staff development activities to foster professional and personal growth.
• Foster student awareness and self-respect by fostering experiences that encourage students to achieve realistic and personal goals.
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade.
• Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems.
• Participate in ongoing performance evaluations.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.
• Implement individual education program for special needs students.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role.
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies.
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities.
• Ability to create IEPs.
• A patient, resourceful and resilient personality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• BS in Special Education; MS is a plus.
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.
• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12.
• PMT Training will be required and provided by the district.