Impactful SPED Teacher: Inspire Growth & Equity

Achievement First; Connecticut; On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role in Connecticut for the 2026-27 school year. You will contribute to delivering exceptional instruction, support student growth, and participate in a collaborative, data-driven culture with professional development and coaching from school leaders.

The role emphasizes building a positive classroom community, partnering with families, using interim assessment data to guide instruction, and aligning with AF’s values to nurture scholars who

Qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students; two years teaching preferred.
• Connecticut certification or in process of obtaining certification.
• CT: http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&q=321230
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment that excites and invests students to reach ambitious goals.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families to facilitate children’s academic success and personal development.
• Utilize data from Achievement First’s interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
• Exemplify AF’s core values in all interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team to improve instructional, culture-building and leadership skills.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

Skills

Classroom management

Data-driven instruction

Family collaboration

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CT Certification

Certification Required: 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12

Job description

Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role in Connecticut for the 2026-27 school year. You will contribute to delivering exceptional instruction, support student growth, and participate in a collaborative, data-driven culture with professional development and coaching from school leaders.

The role emphasizes building a positive classroom community, partnering with families, using interim assessment data to guide instruction, and aligning with AF’s values to nurture scholars who