Job Description:

Location:

  Saxe Middle School

New Canaan Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a Special Education teacher at Saxe Middle School.   All applicants must hold or be eligible for appropriate CT certification.  

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the building principal and special education administrator, the special education teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct instruction to students requiring special education

Participate in screenings and/or assessments to determine if there are any specific learning challenges, skill deficiencies, or social/emotional difficulties 

Write education evaluations for students referred for testing

Interpret assessment results for school personnel and parents

Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Behavior Management Plans

Help parents to understand the student’s specific disability, as well as the goals and overall implementation of the student’s program

Prepare progress reports and year-end evaluations, administer pre-tests and post-tests as appropriate and necessary

Maintain appropriate student records, IEPs, data, and evaluation reports on assigned students

Coordinate schedules of students receiving special education instruction with other staff members and administration

Consult with mainstream teachers to provide instructional strategies and support for modifications and accommodations

Maintain appropriate and on-going communication with administration, staff, parents/guardians

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS           

Holds, or is eligible for, Connecticut State Certification as a Special Education Teacher

Experience and training in the Orton-Gillingham methodology preferred and/or willingness to successfully complete Associate Level training in OG

Experience with students of varied abilities, including students on the Autism spectrum

Experience with the collection and analysis of data to inform instruction

Please complete the online application on our district website www.ncps-k12.org and upload a cover letter, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.