Job Description:

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER – 1.0

Therapeutic Program

The successful candidate will:

• Promote 21st century educational excellence through the vigorous support of the mission and goals

of The Woodstock Academy; and

• Facilitate individual, departmental and school excellence through the support of high quality

personnel, reinforcement of best instructional practices, encouragement of a culture of

collaboration and a focus on learning.

Minimum qualifications:

• Connecticut 165 certification, or eligibility for Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP);

• Co-teaching experience preferred;

• Demonstrated excellence/experience working with special needs population, including, but not

limited to, knowledge of special education regulations and the IEP process;

• Demonstrated excellence in secondary school instruction and differentiation;

• Knowledge of the best practices in your subject area, proficiency with the use of instructional

technology, and familiarity with a block schedule;

• Demonstrated excellence in human relations;

• As part of our encouragement of a culture of collaboration, any other additional educational and/or

athletic related certifications or licensing preferred; and

• Positive attitude, integrity, collaboration skills, cooperative attitude, and a sense of humor are

essential.

Submit employment application, letter of interest, resume, certification, transcripts, and three (3) letters of

recommendation to:

The Woodstock Academy

Mrs. Lori G. Carminati, Director of Human Resources

57 Academy Road

Woodstock, CT 06281

lcarminati@woodstockacademy.org

Please visit our website, www.woodstockacademy.org/about/employment, to print a copy of our employment application.

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