Pre-K Special Education Teacher — Vocational & IEP Focus

Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Pre-K) for district-wide assignments. The role involves developing IEPs, planning engaging lessons, and collaborating with school teams to support intellectually disabled students in a vocational setting.

Requires CT teaching certification 165 in Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 or K-12; master's preferred. Three years urban teaching experience and proficiency with educational technology are expected.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teaching certification (165) Comprehensive Special Education K-12 or PK-12; master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Demonstrates responsibility for self-growth, professional improvement, ongoing self-reflection or self-evaluation.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for students, manages the classroom environment and provides instruction.
• Assesses students' knowledge, needs, abilities and progress.
• Develops the student's IEP and consults with necessary school personnel for accommodations.
• Identify and sequence goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments for individual differences.
• Maintain high expectations and safe, orderly classroom routines.
• Collaborate with staff to support vocational experiences for students.

Skills

Educational technology

Communication skills

Professional development

Education

CT teaching certification 165 Comprehensive Special Education K-12 or PK-12

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Pre-K) for district-wide assignments. The role involves developing IEPs, planning engaging lessons, and collaborating with school teams to support intellectually disabled students in a vocational setting.

Requires CT teaching certification 165 in Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 or K-12; master's preferred. Three years urban teaching experience and proficiency with educational technology are expected.