Job Description:

Your Role as a Special Education Teacher

Provide Classroom Support – Assist students with academic tasks, social interactions, adaption daily living skills, and emotional regulation to create a structured, supportive learning environment.

Monitor & Track Student Progress – Observe student behavior, document notes, and collaborate with the team to adjust support strategies to help students meet their goals.

Support Self-Help Skills – Assist students with toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene to foster independence and confidence in daily activities.

Ensure a Safe Learning Environment – Intervene when necessary, using de-escalation techniques, and calming strategies.

Collaborate with Teachers & Families – Work closely with educators, therapists, BCBAs, and parents to provide consistent, individualized support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, or a related field from an accredited institution. 
• Comprehensive Special Education Certificate - CT 165
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). 
• Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with students, parents, and staff. 
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team. 
• Passion for Special Education, demonstrated by patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students with special needs succeed. 

Join Meliora Academy, a private, special education day school serving students ages 3-22 with autism spectrum and related disorders. Utilizing evidence-based interventions, including applied behavior analysis, we provide individualized instruction and one-on-one support to help students reach their maximum potential. Our team of BCBAs, special education teachers, and related service providers work collaboratively with families and school districts to create a supportive, inclusive environment. 

Meliora Academy is part of the Connecticut-based Greenwich Education Group, which is part of the New Story network of schools and services.

What we offer: 

• Compensation – $78,000.00 – $100,000.00 based on education and experience.
• Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required.
• Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA).
• Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance.
• Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles.
• Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events.
• Make an Impact – Help students with special needs build life skills, confidence, and independence in a supportive school environment.

Submit resume to christine.bravo@newstory.com