Job Description
Special Education Teacher
Full-Time - Litchfield, CT
$50k-$64k per year About This Position Under the direction of the Director of Education and Student Services, the Special Education Teacher plans and provides for appropriate educational experiences for students who have a wide range of learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress aligned with their Individual Education Program (IEP); creates a flexible program and learning environment that will allow students to succeed.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Provide differentiated and integrated instruction in all academic content areas.
- Provide differentiated and integrated assessment and evaluation strategies to support student learning.
- Establish and support guidelines for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment conducive to learning for all students.
- Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with the school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support Plans (PBIS).
- Use technology to assist in developing, providing and supporting instruction for special education students.
- Confer with administrators, social workers, and other professionals to implement IEPs designed to promote students’ educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
- Develop, facilitate, evaluate, and interpret achievement testing and vocational aptitude examinations.
- Collaborate with vocational instructors to integrate course content and provide support for students experiencing academic difficulties in the vocational area.
- Assist in developing transition planning for students returning to the public-school setting, workplace setting, and/or other educational programs.
- Provide educational case management services for identified students as needed.
- Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
Requirements and Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate program for special education
- CSDE certification in Comprehensive Special Education (#065, #165 or #265)
- Experience working with students in special education programs
- Experience with reinforcing and supporting a positive classroom culture/environment based on diverse student needs
Schedule and Salary: - Monday-Friday 7:30am-2:30pm
- $50,000-$64,000 per year
- Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.
Benefits :
- Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan Option
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 100% Company Paid Dental Insurance Plan
- Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Annual Monetary Incentives
- Opportunities for Overtime
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
- Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer! Federal Student Aid
- 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance
About CJR: A career at CJR is focused on working to ensure that every young person has an opportunity to thrive! CJR reaches across the state of Connecticut to deliver a broad continuum of care through our residential, education, wellness, and community-based programs. At CJR, you will experience a fulfilling career with an employer that encourages advancement, respects diversity, and rewards excellence!
CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,