Data-Driven Special Education Teacher

Winchester Public Schools, CT; Winsted (CT); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 101.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Winchester Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to strengthen student academics, behavior, and social skills, enabling return to mainstream classes. The teacher will implement programs aligned with each student’s IEP and support therapeutic goals.

The role requires leadership in specialized areas, strong English communication, and collaboration with staff, administrators, and families to improve outcomes for diverse learners.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Special Education; Masters preferred.
• Valid CT Teaching License.
• Experience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solving.
• Ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to consult with teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Strong command of oral and written English and ability to present to large groups.
• Ability to write valid IEPs and to follow IDEA procedures.
• Valid Connecticut Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Aufgaben

• Implement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for students with progress monitoring and data collection.
• Assist and support building and District staff and parents in data-driven development and revision of student behavior intervention plans.
• Facilitate team processes including problem-solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for special needs students.
• Provide support to staff in areas related to emotional disturbance and behavioral disorders and interventions.
• Instruct and direct instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services.
• Collect student performance data to determine the extent to which IEP goals are achieved.

Kenntnisse

Behavior management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

English communication

IEP procedures

Data-driven decisions

De-escalation strategies

Crisis prevention

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Valid CT Teaching License

Jobbeschreibung

Winchester Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to strengthen student academics, behavior, and social skills, enabling return to mainstream classes. The teacher will implement programs aligned with each student’s IEP and support therapeutic goals.

The role requires leadership in specialized areas, strong English communication, and collaboration with staff, administrators, and families to improve outcomes for diverse learners.