Special Education Teacher

Applitrack; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time special education teacher for Western Middle School. The role focuses on developing and delivering specialized instruction for students with disabilities and serving as the IEP Case Manager for assigned students.

Responsibilities include conducting triennial evaluations, participating in PPT, building annual IEPs, applying varied teaching strategies, and maintaining an effective classroom environment with collaboration from educational professionals and

Qualifications

• Current CT Special Education Teacher certification, or certifiability, is required.
• Experience is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of SPED principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete triennial evaluations for individual students using a variety of assessment methods.
• Participate as a member of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT).
• Develop and implement an annual IEP with Present Levels, goals and objectives.
• Employ teaching strategies to help students achieve IEP goals.
• Manage the classroom and student behavior; collaborate with professionals.

Education

CT Special Education Teacher certification or certifiability

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Greenwich Public Schools

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher


• Date Posted: 8/28/2026


• Location: Western Middle School


• Date Available: As soon as filled

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time special education teacher for Western Middle School.

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, follows state-mandated due process procedures and functions as the IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

Responsibilities

• Complete triennial evaluations for individual students using a variety of assessment methods


• Participate as a member of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT)


• Develop and implement an annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) in developing the Present Levels of Educational Performance, appropriate goals, and objectives


• Employ various teaching strategies, methods, and principles of learning to assist students in achieving their IEP goals


• Effectively manage the classroom and student behaviorCollaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers

Qualifications

• Current CT Special Education Teacher certification, or certifiability, is required (e.g., #065)


• Experience is preferred but not required


• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of special education

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis ofrace, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

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