Special Education Teacher- Elementary/Middle (CT) SY26-27

Qualifications

• State of Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification required.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Requirements

• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
• Collaborates with relevant staff to identify, monitor, and support students who are considered “at-risk.”
• PARTNERS WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS TO DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (IEPs) FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
• UTILIZES DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE AND RIGOROUS CURRICULA AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ALIGNED TO GRADE-LEVEL BENCHMARKS AND STATE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS.
• DELIVERS INSTRUCTION USING A VARIETY OF STRATEGIES THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS, PRESENT NEW CONCEPTS CLEARLY, AND ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION, EXPRESSION, AND INDEPENDENT THINKING.
• MODIFIES INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS AS NEEDED TO MEET THE UNIQUE LEARNING NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT.
• ADMINSTRATES, COLLECTS, AND ANALYZES QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT DATA TO INFORM INSTRUCTION AND MONITOR PROGRESS.
• BUILDS STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES THROUGH CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF AT-RISK AND IEP STUDENTS, AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON HOW FAMILIES CAN SUPPORT LEARNING AT HOME.
• PARTICIPATES IN SCHOOL-WIDE ASSESSMENT PROCESSES TO HELP IDENTIFY STUDENT NEEDS AND INFORM INSTRUCTION.
• PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH RESOURCES, STRATEGIES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO SUPPORT EFFECTIVE INTERVENTION AND DIFFERENTIATION IN THE CLASSROOM.
• REFERS STUDENTS FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES WHEN APPROPRIATE AND FOLLOWS REQUIRED PROCEDURES.
• PARTICIPATES IN IEP MEETINGS TO DEVELOP, REVIEW, AND REVISE STUDENT PLANS AND RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS.
• MANTAINS ORGANIZED RECORDS OF STUDENT PROGRESS AND ENSURES REPORTING IS ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE.
• DEMONSTRATES UNDERSTANDING OF FEDERAL AND STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION LAWS AND ADVOCATES FOR STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND NEEDS.

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary Range: $53,235 – $118,163.
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retail: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match.
• Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
• Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and $5,000 annual Teacher Mortgage Assistance Program (click link for additional information).