High School Special Education Teacher - Data-Driven & Inclusive

The Pinnacle School; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid school breaks

Wellness perks (gym discounts, mindful

Prescription savings

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

401(k) with 4% match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

HSA contributions

Job summary

The Pinnacle School in Stamford, CT seeks a High School Special Education Teacher to deliver engaging, data-driven instruction in a supportive setting. The ideal candidate will personalize instruction for students with diverse learning needs using evidence-based practices and collaborative planning.

You'll develop, monitor, and implement IEPs, participate in PPT meetings, and continuously collect progress data to guide instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, education, mathematics, or a related field.
• Valid Connecticut state endorsement (165): Special Education: Comprehensive (Grades K-12), or (029): Mathematics (Grades 7-12), or eligibility for certification.
• Minimum of two years experience teaching special education populations with language-based learning differences.
• Familiar with the IEP process and collection of progress monitoring data.
• Commitment to help children of all abilities reach their full potential; strong communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, data-driven instruction aligned with the school's mission and philosophy.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students' learning styles, abilities, and current achievement levels.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs with Present Levels of Performance, measurable goals, and objectives.
• Participate as an active member of the Planning & Placement Team (PPT).
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies and learning principles to help students achieve goals.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain progress monitoring data to inform instructional decisions.

Skills

Differentiation

IEP knowledge

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Connecticut state endorsement eligibility (165 or 029)

Job description

The Pinnacle School in Stamford, CT seeks a High School Special Education Teacher to deliver engaging, data-driven instruction in a supportive setting. The ideal candidate will personalize instruction for students with diverse learning needs using evidence-based practices and collaborative planning.

You'll develop, monitor, and implement IEPs, participate in PPT meetings, and continuously collect progress data to guide instruction.