English Teacher

About the Role

The English Teacher at The Pinnacle School provides engaging, data-driven instruction in a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential through individualized instruction, collaboration, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, Literature, or a related field
• Valid Connecticut state endorsement (165): Special Education: Comprehensive (Grades K-12), or (015): English (7-12), or eligibility for certification
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching special education student populations with language-based learning differences
• Familiar with the IEP process and collection of progress monitoring data
• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students' social, emotional, and executive functioning needs
• Commitment to help children of all abilities reach their full potential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, data-driven English instruction aligned with the school's mission and philosophy
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students' learning styles, abilities, and current achievement levels
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including Present Levels of Performance, measurable goals, and objectives
• Participate as an active member of the Planning & Placement Team (PPT)
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, teaching methods, and learning principles to help students achieve academic and IEP goals
• Collect, analyze, and maintain progress monitoring data to inform instructional decisions

Benefits

• Paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you