Resource SPED Teacher - K-4, Student-Centered Innovation

Putnam Public Schools; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Elementary School seeks an innovative resource special education teacher for grades 1–4. You will work with special education staff to design student-centered experiences that nurture growth and achievement.

The school emphasizes a caring, collaborative culture and district-wide alignment to support the student’s education. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, administering assessments, de-escalation, and partnering with general education teachers and related services to create

Qualifications

• Ability to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in a classroom setting.
• Experience administering assessments to monitor student progress.
• De-escalation skills to support student behavior.
• Collaborates with general education teachers and related service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support student-centered programs across grades 1–4.
• Collaborate with special education and general education staff to design learning experiences.
• Help ensure students’ growth and achievement in the elementary setting.

Skills

IEP implementation

Assessments

De-escalation

Collaboration with general education

Education

CT Certification 165 - Comprehensive Special Education, K-12

CT Certification 065 - Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12

CT Certification 265 - Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12

Eligibility for CT certification

Job description

Putnam Elementary School seeks an innovative resource special education teacher for grades 1–4. You will work with special education staff to design student-centered experiences that nurture growth and achievement.

The school emphasizes a caring, collaborative culture and district-wide alignment to support the student’s education. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, administering assessments, de-escalation, and partnering with general education teachers and related services to create