Special Education Teacher

Manchester, CT Job Description JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher DEPARTMENT: Education SUPERVISED BY: Director of Education/Principal Job Summary The Special Education Teacher will instruct a small caseload of students with the assistance of teaching assistants, clinical social workers, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, certified special education teacher peers and educational director. We are a small therapeutic school located in Manchester CT. The school is part of the CCGC that has been connecting with families since1959. Duties And Responsibilities Establishes meaningful connections with students as they work towards returning to their public-school settingsDesigns educational programs for students based on assessments and presents their findings at Team meetings and PPTsMaintains communication with sending districts, parents, certified special education teachers, school social workers, speech and language pathologist, teaching assistants and occupational therapist.Participates in ongoing professional development including the ARC framework and CPIParticipates in the ordering of classroom supplies and teaching materialsAssess and progress monitor students using formal and informal methods. QUALIFICATIONS B.A. Required, M.A. Preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION The Special Education Teacher shall be certified by the Connecticut State Department of Education holding a Special Education Certificate 165 or equivalent. DSAP candidate applicants encouraged to apply. CREDENTIALING N/A