Special Education Instructor - Henry Abbott Technical High School, Danbury, CT

Position: Special Education Instructor #59386 - Henry Abbott Technical High School, Danbury, CT
General Description of the position:

A CTECS Special Education Instructor is responsible for the education of students with and without disabilities and the case management of students with disabilities by employing a variety of teaching practices that reflect high learning expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, differentiated instructional strategies, and assistive technology in all discipline areas including, but not limited to the following: making accommodations and/or modifications to the curriculum and working collaboratively with content area teachers to ensure equity to all students, fostering a gradual release of responsibility, fostering student discourse, encouraging and supporting self-advocacy, designing and assessing transition needs, engaging in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration, creation of a student centered classroom environment that is conducive to learning, being knowledgeable in administering a variety of assessment batteries, and participation in professional learning.

Qualifications required, (education, degrees, certification, licensing, skills, knowledge, abilities, specialized training etc…)

* State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate

* Active state of Connecticut Teaching Certificate (#065, #165 or #265)

* Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university or college.

* Professional experiences related to special education.

* 21st Century standards-based lesson planning aligned to the CT Core Standards.

* Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.

* Ability to foster and facilitate learning, classroom management, behavior intervention plans, and transition.

* Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Effective, active listening skills.

* Excellent public relations skills.

* Entry level computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Products.

* Preferred candidates will have experience in teaching or substitute teaching and demonstrate methods of delivering lessons assessing student knowledge and technology use. This may include involvement in community/student activities.

Supervisor:
School Principal and Assistant Principal

Hours/Time Requirements: 188 days per school year, 7 hours daily. Review SVFT bargaining unit contract for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-contract

Working Conditions

* Interaction among adolescents and adults

* Repetitive hand motion such as computer keyboard typing, calculator, and writing

* Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, read, hear, speak, reach, stretch with hands or arms, crouch, bend, kneel, climb, and/or stoop.

* Frequent interruption of duties by staff, students, visitors, parents, and/or telephones

* Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and/or pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 20 pounds.

The following essential duties, responsibilities, and functions that the employee must be able to perform including mental and/or physical requirements where applicable are described and quantified below:

Responsibility Area 1:
Planning, Preparation, and Case Management

* Case manages students as assigned by building leadership

* Demonstrate skills in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics

* Plan instruction with necessary modifications and/or accommodations to the curriculum with a progress monitoring system to ensure students achieve their IEP goals and objectives.

* Engage in intentional co-planning with academic and trade instructors to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, utilize appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation and the use of accommodations and modifications.

* Effectively organize time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction.

* Maintain accurate and up to date special education records as required by district, state, and federal laws.

* Facilitate PPT meetings and be prepared with the required documentation to illustrate student progress.

* Develop and monitor students' IEPS.

* Design, plan, conduct, and write triennial evaluations for students…