Job Description:

Juliet W. Long Elementary School is seeking a Special Education teacher focused on SEL/ Behavior Programming beginning in the 2024-2025 School Year.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for curriculum and lesson planning and delivery, as well as assessing students and writing effective IEPs.  Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs, and parent meetings is an essential component of this position. The teacher must be skilled in providing on-going training and supervision to paraprofessionals and general educators in order to implement IEPs with fidelity.

Qualifications:
Connecticut Special Education Certification required (165, 065 or 265)
3+ years special education teaching experience (preferred but not mandatory)
Training in and experience with implementing a behavior support program (preferred but not mandatory)
Experience with providing executive functioning instruction to support general education access
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals (team player and management of support staff)
Strong understanding of students with cognitive and behavioral disabilities
Develop and implement Individual Education plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and/or social development
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
Demonstrated ability to write accurate and thorough assessment reports, IEP’s and progress reports
Ability to positively engage teachers, students and families in the learning process
Ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve learning for all students
Ability to use data to make instructional decisions

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.
Position can require physical interaction with students who have difficulty regulating emotions and controlling behavior.
Must occasionally lift, move, or support other staff with physically escorting students.

Salary and Benefits:
Per the Ledyard Education Association agreement

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. **Review of applications may begin immediately
Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website,
or
Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.