Special Education Resource Teacher - Vocational Training Focus

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,079 - 107,539; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Blackham School. The role focuses on developing plans, managing classrooms, delivering instruction, and assessing student progress, including creating IEPs and coordinating with school staff for accommodations.

The position requires CT certification PK-12 in Comprehensive Special Education, with a master's preferred, and experience in urban settings and educational technology.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teaching certification (165)Comprehensive Special Education 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

• Demonstrates comprehensive and current knowledge of subject taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the learning/teaching process.
• Demonstrates an awareness and respect for diversity of cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Identifies and sequences goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments, which provide for individual differences.
• Plans and implements the elements of an effective lesson design and develops lesson plans, which incorporate technology and instructional aids appropriate for instruction.
• Aligns assessment with instructional objectives on the basis of the formative assessment.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction on the basis of student questions and performance.
• Communicates with students both individually and collectively about their needs and progress.
• Maintains high expectations for student learning and behavior.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state, and local standards.
• Proficient and consistent with use of data to inform instruction.
• Develops and maintains systems for keeping group and individual records.
• Establishes rapport and fosters positive reinforcement.
• We need someone who has an interest in vocational training and taking 10-12 students out to work daily and enjoys working with Intellectually Disabled students in a vocational setting.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Educational technology experience

Education

Connecticut teaching certification PK-12 (165) Comprehensive Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT, seeks a Special Education Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at Blackham School. The role focuses on developing plans, managing classrooms, delivering instruction, and assessing student progress, including creating IEPs and coordinating with school staff for accommodations.

The position requires CT certification PK-12 in Comprehensive Special Education, with a master's preferred, and experience in urban settings and educational technology.