Job Description

Our client, a premier private special education program, is currently seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join their educational team. The teacher plays a central role in providing individualized, engaging, and supportive educational experiences for high school students with disabilities.

This position focuses on supporting students' academic achievement, functional skill development, independence, and social-emotional growth based on each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Delivery: Develop and implement individualized lesson plans addressing academic, functional, social-emotional, and independent living skills.
• Staff Guidance: Provide instructional direction and guidance to assigned 1:1 paraprofessional staff.
• Collaboration: Partner with families, administrators, and related-service providers to ensure consistent goal implementation.
• Meetings & Records: Participate in PPT/IEP meetings and maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and student records.
• Behavioral Support: Implement positive behavioral strategies and trauma-informed educational practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Certification: Valid Connecticut teaching certification with a Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K–12 (Endorsement #165).
• Experience: Background working with students with disabilities, ideally in a specialized private school or a relevant education industry setting.
• Skills: Strong classroom management, differentiated instruction, and professional communication skills.

Schedule

• Hours: Monday through Friday, approx. 30–40 hours per week.
• Calendar: Follows a traditional school-year schedule.

EOE:

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.