Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher at Aerospace Elementary - December 2026-May 2026 - Job ID 14415

Capitol Region Education Council; Rocky Hill (CT); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) seeks a Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher for Aerospace Elementary. The role focuses on delivering services to students with special needs, supporting IEP development, and collaborating with teachers and staff across the school.

The successful candidate will administer diagnostic assessments, prepare reports, and participate in PPTs to maximize learning outcomes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university.
• State Certification or soon to be Certified as a Special Education Teacher.

Responsabilités

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations to identify learning issues and plan actions.
• Participates in PPTs and assists in developing IEPs for students.
• Assists with implementing IEPs and behavior plans with staff.
• Collaborates with general education and pupil personnel staff to address individualized needs.
• Maintains data and records to support decision making and reporting.

Connaissances

Special education knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Data analysis

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Professional growth

Formation

Bachelor's Degree (BA)

Special Education Certification

Description du poste

Long Term Substitute Elementary Special Education Teacher at Aerospace Elementary - December 2026-May 2026

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: Academy of Aerospace & Engineering - Elementary
• Closing Date: 11/19/2026

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Position Purpose

Academy of Aerospace and Engineering Elementary School seeks a Special Education Teacher. Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT's. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the general education setting, according to the needs of the child, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living. Strong candidates will work collaboratively to implement district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participates in PPT's and assists in developing Individual Educational Program ("IEP") for students.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's and behavior management plans.
• Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.
• Coordinates with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organizes and maintains data to assist in decision making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships with members of institutions of higher learning and the business community.
• Collect, organizes and maintains data and systems for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilizes appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, curriculum/Common Core standard etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, LEAs, students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Certification/License

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university

• State Certification or soon to be Certified as a Special Education Teacher.