Special Education Teacher

Onward Education; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Professional growth

Job summary

Onward Search Education is partnering with a New Haven-area school district to hire dedicated Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. This on-site opportunity is in New Haven, CT, with multiple openings across school sites.

Responsibilities include providing instruction aligned to IEP goals, developing and maintaining IEPs, differentiating instruction, collaborating with staff, and supporting behavioral and social-emotional needs. Competitive pay and full-time schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Connecticut certification #165 for Comprehensive Special Education (K-12).
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs (school-based preferred).
• Knowledge of IEP development, timelines, and documentation best practices.
• Strong classroom management and ability to implement evidence-based interventions.
• Strong collaboration and communication with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned to IEP goals and grade-level standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain IEPs with progress monitoring and documentation.
• Differentiate instruction and modify materials for student access and growth.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school teams to support inclusion.
• Support behavior, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs with proactive strategies.
• Communicate with families and participate in IEP/team meetings as needed.

Skills

IEP development knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Connecticut certification #165 Comprehensive Special Education (K-12)

Job description

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school district in New Haven County, Connecticut to hire dedicated Special Education Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an on-site opportunity in New Haven, CT with multiple openings across school sites.

Position Details:

• Location: On-site, New Haven, CT
• Hours: 35 hours/week
• Pay: $53-$56/hour
• Schedule: Full-time
• School Year: 2026-2027

Responsibilities:

• Provide specially designed instruction aligned to students' IEP goals and grade-level standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain IEPs, including progress monitoring and required documentation
• Differentiate instruction and modify materials/assessments to support student access and growth
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and school teams to support inclusion and student success
• Support behavior, social-emotional, and executive functioning needs using positive, proactive strategies
• Communicate consistently with families and participate in meetings (IEP meetings, team meetings, conferences) as needed

Qualifications:

• Connecticut certification: #165 Comprehensive Special Education (K-12)
• Experience supporting students with a range of learning, behavioral, and/or developmental needs (school-based preferred)
• Knowledge of IEP development, compliance timelines, and documentation best practices
• Strong classroom management skills and ability to implement evidence-based interventions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with students, families, and multidisciplinary teams

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals
• Opportunities for professional growth and development