Teacher of elementary or middle school students (K-4, 5-8)

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Masters in the content area

• Must possess, be eligible or working towards certification:

• (165) Comprehensive Special Education (PreK-12)

• (305) Elementary (1-6), (various) content area (4-12)

• If you are not yet certified, please consult https://portal.ct.gov/sdecertification

Period of Employment: 2025-2026 school year, summer work also available

• Salary based on education and experience: $ 59000 - $ 72000 per year

Position Expectations:

• Team with an experienced special educator, teaching assistants and clinicians to meet the needs of students with special needs in two trauma informed classrooms

• Connect with students to achieve academic and therapeutic goals

• Develop student resilience, protective factors and distress tolerance

• Design lesson plans to meet the needs of students in small group setting

• Engage colleagues, students and families in the learning process

• Apply student’s reading and literacy skills in areas of student interest

• Demonstrate knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines

• Implement IEP and progress-monitor student growth

• Prepare documents for PPT participation