Special Education Teacher

East Hartford Public Schools; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

East Hartford Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year at O’Brien Elementary School. The teacher will plan and deliver instruction to diverse learners and maintain accurate records in line with district policy.

This ten-month position reports to the principal, collaborates with staff and specialists, and requires a Bachelor's degree and teaching certification in the subject area, plus student teaching or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Certified in subject area.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Plans a program of study meeting diverse student needs and abilities.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows evidence of preparation upon request.
• Encourages students to maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Student teaching/alternatives

Certified in subject area

Job description

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TITLE: Special Education Teacher

Frontline Applicant Tracking - East Hartford Public Schools

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Special Education Teachers
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: O`Brien Elementary School
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Other: Letter of interest should include background information

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certified in subject area
2. Bachelor's degree required.
3. Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:

Principal or supervisor.

SUPERVISES:

Students in class.

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 1:07:57 PM CST.