Special Education Teacher

Mission

EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach — grounded in the "3C's", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

About the Role

Special Education Teacher - Grades 8 - 12 Full Time: Academic Calendar (185 School days) w/ option for additional hours 7/6 - 8/6/2026 TRB Eligible

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction and support for students who are enrolled in an outplacement educational program, serving students with social-emotional difficulties and communication and behavior challenges
• Develop measurable IEP goals and objectives and participate in progress monitoring
• Complete comprehensive achievement evaluations and written report to propose services and instructional needs
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
• Continuously collaborate with school team members to ensure fidelity of learner expectations across the school environment
• Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Active Connecticut Certification in Special Education (Endorsement #: 065, 165 or 265)
• Preference for those with experience teaching or interest in English Language Arts
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education procedures and regulations
• Desire to work with students who struggle with regulating behavior and social emotional responses
• Experience in all modules of CT-SEDS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs

Benefits

Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Application Procedure

To apply, visit EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

Equal Opportunity

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).