Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

Special Education Teacher

Location:

Windsor, CT

POSITION SUMMARY:

CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at CREC River Street School. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset.

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), River Street Schools and Programs, seeks a Special Education Teacher to work in their schools across the elementary, secondary, and high school level. Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT's. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the general education setting, according to the needs of the student, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living.

Strong candidates will work collaboratively to implement district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

* Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

* Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.

* Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.

* Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.

Interpersonal

Competencies:

* Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.

* Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.

* Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
* * Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, curriculum/Common Core standard etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.

* Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

* Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

* State Certification as a Special Education Teacher.

* Applicants with knowledge of and experience in utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

* Group Health Insurance Plans

* Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

* Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options

* 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable

* Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)

* Comprehensive benefit time package

* Employee Assistance Program

* Bereavement time & Religious Holidays

* Credit Union Access

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

* Employee Network Groups

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