CREC Resource Group - Teacher- Special Education (Per Diem) - (25-26) Academic School Year - JO[...]

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capitol Region Education Council seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a per diem role to support diverse learners in Greater Hartford. Ideal candidates will have a BA in Education, current CT certification, and a strong commitment to social justice and inclusive teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a teaching discipline applicable to the assignment.
• Current Connecticut State Certification required.
• Commitment to social justice and diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) for students.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to implement strategies for student needs.
• Encourage parental involvement and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment

Communication

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Current Connecticut State Certification

Job description

CREC Resource Group - Teacher- Special Education (Per Diem) - (25-26) Academic School Year - JOB ID# 13355

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Job Description

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Job Description

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Position Title

Teacher - Special Education

Classification

102, Certified CEA

Reports To

Building Principal/Program Director

Effective Date

Summer 2025

Position Summary

CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at CREC Resource Group. 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. CREC Resource Group is a division at CREC that supports various programs and districts statewide.

Special Education Teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal/program director along with a CREC Resource Group coordinator performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

Duties/Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and 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.
• Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as ready resources to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision-making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns
• Acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, however, Special Education Teachers may oversee the support provided by classroom support staff as needed.

Competencies

Intrapersonal Competencies:

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners – especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
  
  

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.
  
  

Cognitive Competencies

• Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students’ diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
• Employ techniques for developing students’ skills of metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.
  
  

Instructional Competencies

• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Uses technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
  
  

Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific

• Covering a medical leave
• Covering a maternity leave
• Supporting a district for several months at 1-3 days per week.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Current Connecticut State Certification
  
  

Travel Requirements

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systematically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Disclaimer Statement

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php

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