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Pomfret, Connecticut, 06258, USA
Listed on 2026-03-04
Listing for:
Pomfret School
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
High School, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Purpose
To instruct, guide and inspire students by developing engaging curriculum within a positive learning environment.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of classes in an interactive classroom environment
- Coach an athletic team or supervise an afternoon program for the equivalent of two out of three seasons
- Serve as a faculty advisor
- Live in a dormitory and/or participate in the residential life program, which includes a rotation of weeknight and weekend responsibilities
- Participate in the student life program QUEST and the academic program Project:
Pomfret - Attend faculty, school, departmental meetings, chapel services, and other required school functions and be available for weekly office hours
- Manage relationships with parents that support the social and emotional well-being, intellectual development, and independent personal responsibility of students
- Know, understand, and commit to the Mission and Vision of Pomfret School
- Build positive and appropriate relationships with students and colleagues
- Design and facilitate rigorous and empowering learning that is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful
- Value the diverse thoughts, perspectives, learning abilities, and life experiences of students and colleagues
- Collaborate with colleagues to create programs (academic, extracurricular, dormitory, QUEST, Project:
Pomfret, etc.) that enhance the growth and learning of students while fulfilling the goals of Pomfret's Mission and Vision - Cultivate the discipline, habits, and mindsets of a reflective practitioner by seeking feedback, documenting his/her learning, and establishing related goals and action plans that target student outcomes
- Pursue continuous professional growth and development
- Maintain current knowledge of his or her discipline, to review and revise curriculum, and to grow their repertoire of teaching and learning strategies
- Must adhere to all School policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Continually meet or exceed Pomfret School's Standards of Behavior, Character, and Engagement
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Three years of teaching experience in a residential or day school setting
- Master's degree preferred
- A team player dedicated to supporting the growth of students
- Must hold a valid US driver's license
- Passionate about, comfortable with, and find enjoyment in working with adolescents
- Ability to relate well to all constituents in a school community
- Organized, diligent, and possess a strong, proactive work ethic
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Communicates clearly, in a timely manner, and with confidentially with students, parents, and colleagues
- Empathetic leader and learner with demonstrated success in providing student-centered, solution-focused mentoring to high school-aged students
- Sitting, standing, walking and working on a computer
- Coaching or afternoon activity may require being outdoors
- Driving a mid bus for school activities may be required
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