Preschool Special Education Substitute — Create Impact

Wethersfield Public Schools; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher for Webb Elementary School. The role focuses on curriculum, planning, and delivering instruction for students with disabilities and their typical peers.

The teacher will assess students, write IEPs, and participate in PPTs and parent meetings. The position reports to the Building Principal and starts immediately, with placement through our staffing partner.

Qualifications

• Must hold Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification (master's degree preferred).
• Must hold Connecticut Early Childhood Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Birth to Three home visits and early childhood screenings to identify eligible children for preschool services.
• Provide instruction aligned with early childhood standards for students with/without disabilities.
• Encourage exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance with challenging tasks.
• Develop and implement strategies to meet diverse disability needs.
• Develop IEPs and promote educational, physical, and social development.
• Serve as case manager in PPT process and report progress toward goals.
• Collaborate on a multidisciplinary team and share progress with staff and parents.
• Maintain confidential student records and document progress data.
• Foster parental involvement and communicate with kindergarten/primary teachers for transitions.
• Provide progress reports to Supervisor of Special Services and other staff; supervise paraprofessionals.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Assessment

Report writing

Birth to Three knowledge

Education

Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification (masters preferred)

Connecticut Early Childhood Certification

Job description

Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher for Webb Elementary School. The role focuses on curriculum, planning, and delivering instruction for students with disabilities and their typical peers.

The teacher will assess students, write IEPs, and participate in PPTs and parent meetings. The position reports to the Building Principal and starts immediately, with placement through our staffing partner.