Job Description

Your next great opportunity starts here! At New London Public Schools, you'll join a welcoming team that celebrates innovation, values every voice, and empowers you to make a lasting impact on students and the community from day one.

Reports to: Principal

Salary Range $48,703- $100,722 per year

Employment Terms: Full-Time, 10-Month

Bargaining Unit: NEW LONDON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities across academic subjects and grade levels. This role designs and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), adapts curricula and lessons, and helps students acquire the academic, social and life skills needed to become independent, responsible citizens.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and Deliver Individualized Education: Assess students' abilities, determine educational needs and collaborate with parents and team members to develop IEPs that outline goals, services and accommodations Plan and deliver instruction across core subjects, adapting lessons to meet individual strengths, challenges and learning styles
• Teach and Mentor Students: Provide direct instruction to students individually, in small groups or in self-contained classrooms, focusing on academic content, functional life skills and appropriate behavioral strategies
• Collaborate with Students and Families: Maintain regular communication with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators about students' progress, making adjustments to instruction and support as needed
• Support Inclusive Education: Work alongside general education teachers to adapt lessons, co-teach and ensure that students with disabilities can participate meaningfully in classroom activities
• Lead and Mentor Staff: Provide guidance to paraprofessionals and teacher assistants, ensuring they understand instructional plans, behavioral strategies, safety protocols and the implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Track and Document Progress: Maintain accurate student records, assess and document student performance, and update IEPs to reflect progress toward goals throughout the school year
• Facilitate Transitions: Prepare students for progression from grade to grade and for life beyond school through instruction in academic, social, vocational and functional skills
• Ensure Student Safety: Supervise students throughout the school day, including during transitions and on field trips, adhering to all district safety policies.
• Professional Development: Stay current on special education laws, best practices, culturally responsive strategies and assistive technology. Seek opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 065, 165, 265 as applicable.
• Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field
• Experience writing and implementing IEPs and using data to inform instruction.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.
• Masters degree or advanced coursework in Special Education, behavior analysis or a related specialty.
• At least two years of successful classroom experience working with students with diverse learning needs, including experience in self-contained and/or inclusive settings.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive instructional methods.

Application Process: Apply online through the Frontline AppliTrack portal. Please upload all applicable CSDE certifications, transcripts verifying education, licenses/credentials, and any other required documentation. A resume/CV and letters of reference may be required for some positions and are strongly encouraged for all applicants.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement. Additional information is available on the District's Human Resources website.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Screening & Compliance Notice: In accordance with Connecticut state law, all offers of employment at New London Public Schools are conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and sexual misconduct background check. Candidates must fully comply with the disclosure and employment verification requirements mandated under Conn. Gen. Stat. � 10-222c. Failure to provide the required authorizations, complete the statutory screening process, or meet the district's standards of safety and fitness for employment will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant or the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO): New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.