Full-Time Special Education Teacher - Ridge Road Elementary School

Ridge Road Elementary School; North Haven (CT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ridge Road Elementary School in North Haven, CT is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher to support students with IEPs. You will provide specialized instruction, case management, and collaborate with general education teachers and service providers to implement IEPs and modify curriculum.

The role requires CT Certification in Special Education, experience with co-teaching, data analysis, and knowledge of behavioral supports.

Formación

• CT Special Education certification (165) required.
• Knowledge of co‑teaching and consultative models.
• Ability to develop and modify instruction and analyze student data.
• Experience writing behavioral support plans and conducting FA/FBAs.
• Strong communication with administration, families and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialized instruction and case management for students with IEPs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and service providers to implement IEPs.
• Modify curriculum to meet individual student needs.
• Develop schedules for paraprofessionals supporting your caseload.

Conocimientos

Co-teaching models

Consultative models

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Behavioral supports

Parent communication

Paraprofessional scheduling

PLEP knowledge

Handle with Care training

Educación

CT Special Education Certification (165)

Descripción del empleo

Full-Time Special Education Teacher - Ridge Road Elementary School

North Haven Public Schools (CT) Ridge Road Elementary School - North Haven, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Full-Time Special Education Teacher

Ridge Road Elementary School

Title: Full-Time, Special Education

Ridge Road Elementary School

Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Work Year: Per Contract

Position Description

Provide specialized instruction and case management for student(s) enrolled at Ridge Road who receive special education services. Additionally, collaborate with students’ general education teacher(s) and collaborate with students’ service providers to support students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP); modify curriculum.

Education, Qualifications and Expectations

• Degree in Special Education and State of Connecticut Special Education certification (165);
• Working knowledge of the co‑teaching and consultative models;
• Collaboration with classroom teachers in a co‑teaching and/or consultative role – including lesson development, delivery of differentiated instruction, and analysis of student performance data;
• Ability to provide direct academic instruction in a resource room model through specialized instruction;
• Experience conducting Functional Behavioral Analysis and writing behavioral support plans, analyzing behavioral data;
• Ability to initiate productive communication to address student concerns with administration, team members, and parents;
• Develop a daily/weekly schedule of instructional and non-instructional activities for each paraprofessional that supports students on your caseload always with the intent to build students’ independence;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Planning and Placement Team process and legal and related compliance;
• Become Handle with Care Trained (training provided by District in fall);
• Conduct appropriate evaluations and assist other teams in understanding the special education eligibility process for students with or suspected of having a disability, including the use of state guidelines;
• Demonstrate teacher‑leadership qualities to bring initiative and innovation to the special education department in the above areas;
• Handle with Care (or the District will provide training).

Physical Demands

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day.

North Haven Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Full-Time Special Education Teacher - Ridge Road Elementary School

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 5 Linsley St
• North Haven, Connecticut 06473
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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