Job Description:

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education, or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
This program is specifically designed for students who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students enrolled in this class have difficulties with behavior, social skills, and learning in a general education setting.  The ASD classrooms focus on delivering instruction while utilizing ABA methodology with BCBA supervision. Classrooms have at least one teacher and four paraeducators. Learning is occurring in small groups, with individual instruction as well. Data is taken to drive educational decision-making.  Related services can include BCBA, speech therapy, social skills, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
 
General Statement:
A competent Special Education Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Special Education Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, involving those appropriate for exceptional students. The Special Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Special Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.
 
Major Responsibilities:
    Demonstrates facility in the skills of reading, writing, and mathematics.
    Demonstrates knowledge of the subject to be taught.
    Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.
    Demonstrates knowledge of the American public school system.
    Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.
    Effectively implement the instructional plan and use appropriate instructional techniques.
    Effectively communicates with students.
    Helps students develop positive self-concepts.
    Facilitates the independence of the student as learner.
    Effectively organizes time, space, materials and equipment for instruction.
    Effectively assesses student needs and progress.
    Effectively meets the needs of exceptional students.
    Establishes a positive learning environment.
    Meets professional responsibilities.
    Encourages and maintains the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.
    Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
    Able to supervise Educational Assistants.
    Ability to maintain pertinent data and analyze it.
    Able to implement exclusionary practices/co-teaching.  

Qualifications:
    Connecticut Teaching Certificate in 165-Comprehensive Special Education, K-12.
    Record of demonstrated superior performance as a special education teacher.
    Demonstrated knowledge of the field.
    Ability to solve problems and execute responsibilities.
    Capacity to communicate effectively with students, staff members, and parents.
    Excellent organizational skills.
    High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
    Willingness to assume extra responsibilities.  
    Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Salary: $50,684 to $123,992
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4 (D) of the SEA Contract: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1706660939/stamfordpublicschoolsorg/umqrcrq34vpkdzyquyaw/2024-2025SEASalarySchedule.pdf
 
Application Procedures:
An online application is required.
External Applicants - Please upload a minimum of 2 letters of reference, at least one of which is from a current or recent past supervisor.
Letters of reference should be dated within the last two years.