Job Description:

New Canaan Public Schools has a vacancy for a Special Education teacher at Saxe Middle School beginning in the 2024-25 school year.   All applicants must hold or be eligible for appropriate CT certification.  

POSITION SUMMARY

To evaluate students for possible learning impairments and develop appropriate education plans where necessary

To create and implement a flexible program to meet the goals and objectives established in the individualized education plan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a member of the Planning & Placement Team

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

Coordinate and compile a case history with other staff members providing evaluations

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

Develop, implement and evaluate specialized instructional methods, strategies, techniques and materials as required in each student’s IEP

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

Participate in curriculum planning and development as requested

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

Possesses a degree from an accredited college or university

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate

Possesses knowledge of assistive technology.

Experience with research-based reading programs

Background in math and science preferred

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.