Special Education Teacher

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; New Fairfield (CT); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

New Fairfield Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Teacher at the elementary level to serve students with learning disabilities, autism, and intellectual disabilities.

You will plan lessons, write IEPs, lead PPT meetings, collaborate with service providers and general education teachers, and support paraprofessionals while engaging families and adhering to the NFEA contract.

Formación

• CT Certification in Special Education (165, 265, or 065).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience using trauma-informed approaches and positive behavior support.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver instruction for students with disabilities.
• Assess students and write high-quality IEPs.
• Participate in PPT/IEP meetings and communicate with parents.
• Collaborate with related service providers and general education teachers.
• Provide ongoing training and supervision to paraprofessionals.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

CT Certification in Special Education (165, 265, or 065)

Descripción del empleo

Special Education Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980471
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL DUTIES:

Seeking a dynamic candidate with a solid understanding of disabilities including Learning Disabilities, Autism and Intellectual Disability, as well as experience using a trauma-informed approach and a positive behavior motivation system.The Special Education Teacher isresponsible for lesson planning and deliveryas well as assessing studentsand writing high quality IEPs. Participation in interdisciplinaryteam meetings, PPT Meetings, and parent communication is anessential component of this position. The Special Education Teachermust collaborate regularly with related service providers and general education teachers, and be skilled inproviding on-going training and supervision to paraprofessionals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CT Certification in Special Education (165, 265, or 065)

Excellent teaming, collaboration and communication skills.

Ability to differentiate instruction and provide inclusive education highly desirable.

Prefer teaching experience in managing student behavior.

SALARY:

As per NFEA contract

PLEASE SUBMIT:

Online Application ( www.newfairfieldschools.org )

Letter of Intent

Transcripts

Certification

Letters of Reference (2)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rebecca Lloyd
• 3 Brush Hill Rd
• New Fairfield, Connecticut 06812
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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