High School Special Education Teacher

New Fairfield High School; New Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New Fairfield Public Schools at New Fairfield High School in New Fairfield, Connecticut is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher to provide instruction to students with disabilities under IEPs, assess progress, and work with general education staff to ensure access to grade-level curriculum and appropriate accommodations.

The role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring IEP goals in reading, writing, executive functioning and academic areas; participating in PPT meetings;

Qualifications

• CT Certification in Special Education per state requirements.
• Experience interpreting evaluations to inform instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assess student performance using formal and informal measures.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals related to reading, writing, executive functioning, and academic achievement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to grade-level curriculum and accommodations.
• Participate in PPT meetings, case management activities, and compliance-related documentation.
• Utilize multisensory instructional strategies to address deficits in phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Provide direct and consultative services in inclusion, resource, and specialized instructional settings.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and staff.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Differentiated instruction

Education

CT Certification in Special Education (165 Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12)

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher

New Fairfield Public Schools New Fairfield High School - New Fairfield, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5910883

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

SCHOOL: New Fairfield High School

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Assess student performance using formal and informal measures and utilize data to guide instruction and interventions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals related to reading, writing, executive functioning, and academic achievement.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support student access to grade-level curriculum and accommodations.
• Participate in PPT meetings, case management activities, and compliance-related documentation.
• Utilize multisensory instructional strategies to address deficits in phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Provide direct and consultative services in inclusion, resource, and specialized instructional settings.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Connecticut certification in Special Education (165 Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12).
• Experience interpreting educational evaluations and using assessment data to inform instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS: CT Certification in Special Education (165, 265, or 065)

• Excellent teaming, collaboration and communication skills.
• The ability to differentiate instruction.

SALARY: Per NFEA Contract

POSITION TO START: August 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Lloyd
• 3 Brush Hill Rd
• New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]