Impactful 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

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;