Position:
Special Education Teacher
Job ID:
3686
County:
LEARN
Posted:
March 20, 2024
Job Description:
Special Education Teacher
Apply Here: https://cjrconnecticutjuniorrepublic.applytojob.com/apply/K9aJKgoeJG/Special-Education-Teacher
***This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on signing bonus based on Special Education Certification.***
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Special Education Teacher plans and provides for appropriate educational experiences for students who have a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress aligned with their Individual Education Program (IEP); creates a flexible program and learning environment that will allow students to succeed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate program for special education
- CSDE certification in Comprehensive Special Education (#065, #165 or #265)
- Experience working with students in special education programs
- Experience with reinforcing and supporting a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs
RATE OF PAY:
- $50,000-$64,000 per year
- Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
- $5,000 incentive based on Special Education Certification.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Provide differentiated and integrated instruction in all academic content areas.
- Provide differentiated and integrated assessment and evaluation strategies to support student learning.
- Establish and support guidelines for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plans (PBIS).
- Use technology to assist in developing, providing and supporting instruction for special education students.
- Confer with administrators, social workers, and other professionals to implement IEPs designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
- Develop, facilitate, evaluate, and interpret achievement testing and vocational aptitude examinations.
- Collaborate with vocational instructors to integrate course content and provide support for students experiencing academic difficulties in the vocational area.
- Assist in developing transition planning for students returning to the public-school setting, workplace setting, and/or other educational programs.
- Provide educational case management services for identified students as needed.
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
Other:
BENEFITS:
- Free daily meals
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan Option
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance Plan
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Monetary Incentives
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer! Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance