Special Ed Teacher: Preschool & Kindergarten

Sylvania; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Preschool/KINDERGARTEN BASES program. This long-term substitute role requires CT certification in SPED K-12, autism experience, and strong communication skills.

The teacher will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage IEP goals, collect data, and support students with academic, social, and behavioral needs. The candidate will lead paraeducators, coordinate with general education staff, participate in PPTs, and adapt instruction

Qualifications

• CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12 (165).
• Experience with students with Autism and developmental delays.
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis, Discrete Trial Instruction preferred.
• Experience with early intervention, ages 3-6 preferred.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support students with academic, communication, socialization, and behavioral challenges who receive special education services in the BASES Program.
• Collaborate closely with preschool and kindergarten teachers to ensure that students benefit from their time with non-disabled peers.
• Provide case management, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; collaborate with general education teachers; lead team meetings.
• Collect and manage data pertaining to IEP goals and objectives and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Ensure that all related services, accommodations, and modifications are being implemented in the appropriate settings.
• Conduct standardized testing and use this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives.
• Adapt and modify curriculum materials and instructional approaches.
• Implement and monitor behaviour support and incentive plans for assigned students.
• Communicate regularly with families.
• Lead a team of paraeducators and behavior technicians.
• Participate in PPTs and other meetings for assigned students and come prepared to present testing results and up-to-date information on progress toward goals and objectives.
• Serve as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with a diverse learner population.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school-wide faculty.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Autism experience

Behavior data collection

Strong communication

Education

CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12 (165)

Early intervention experience

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Preschool/KINDERGARTEN BASES program. This long-term substitute role requires CT certification in SPED K-12, autism experience, and strong communication skills.

The teacher will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, manage IEP goals, collect data, and support students with academic, social, and behavioral needs. The candidate will lead paraeducators, coordinate with general education staff, participate in PPTs, and adapt instruction