All District - Tutorial: 0.4 FTE Special Education Teacher

Sylvania; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Stamford Public Schools is seeking a competent Special Education Teacher for a 0.4 FTE position in Stamford, CT. The teacher will support student growth, assess individual needs, and plan targeted instruction to achieve objectives.

Candidate must hold CSDE-compliant Special Education certification and may have TESOL/ESL experience or bilingual skills. This role emphasizes collaboration with families and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Special Education certification required per CSDE rules.
• Preference for TESOL/Bilingual/ESL with Sheltered Instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess student needs and progress and plan instruction to meet objectives.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.
• Collaborate with families and community partners to support student growth.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to apply best practices.

Job description

All District - Tutorial: 0.4 FTE Special Education Teacher

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Union:

Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Salary

Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools:

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student. Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

To learn more about our district, our individual schools, and why you should choose Stamford Public Schools, please Click Here!

General Statement:

A competent Special Education Teacher understands student growth and development, and demonstrates knowledge of student specific needs and core academic skills. The Special Education Teacher supports the independence of each student as a life-long learner, effectively assesses student needs and progress and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives. The Special Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials. In addition, the Special Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community while participating in professional development to employ best practices.

CSDE Educator Certification Requirements:

• Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12 (265)
• Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 (065)
• Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 (165)
• Integrated Early Childhood/Elementary Education N-3 and Special Education N-K (113)
• Integrated Early Childhood/Special Ed., Birth–Kindergarten (112)

• See job description attached at the top of the posting for:
• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.