Special Education Teacher

Area Cooperative Educational Services; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Area Cooperative Educational Services seeks a certified Special Education Teacher to join The ASCEND Program at Mill Road School in North Haven, CT. The role focuses on diverse learners, integrating curriculum and social-emotional learning while collaborating with families and community resources.

The successful candidate will participate in PPTs, maintain accurate assessment documentation, plan instruction to meet individualized objectives, and foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teacher certification in special education required or eligible for DSAP.
• Experience collaborating with families and community resources is favored.
• Ability to develop and monitor individualized objectives based on assessments.
• Proficiency with data collection and progress reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in PPT meetings, conferences, and related activities.
• Plans instruction to achieve specific objectives and monitors behavioral goals.
• Organizes time, space, materials, and personnel for effective instruction.
• Utilizes diverse instructional materials and technology appropriately.
• Maintains clear, written documentation of assessment results and progress.
• Creates and maintains a safe, conducive learning environment for varied learners.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Assessment

Behavior management

Collaboration

Technology integration

Education

Special Education Certification

Job description

The ASCEND Program at Mill Road School is seeking a certified Special Education Teacher to join our team.Our program seeks to.provide a challenging, diverse learning environment which meets the individual and diverse needs of each student with special needs.to create an integrated curriculum which maximizes the use of technology and social-emotional learning to communicate effectively.to encourage partnerships with families and community resources for the purpose of enriching the educational programsto ensure a safe school environment through developing, implementing, and communicating clear expectations and guidelines for safety procedures; andto support students through graduation with academic and social-emotional needsThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:CommunicationEncourages communication to create a positive working and learning environment.Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies, demonstrating oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner.ManagementAssists with the orderly scheduling and implementation of a transdisciplinary program.Organizes time, space, materials, equipment, and personnel for effective instruction and/or project completion.Develops and/or implements appropriate behavior management strategies.PlanningPlans instruction to achieve objectives.Develops and monitors behavioral objectives to meet learners' needs.Professional ResponsibilitiesParticipates in PPTs, conferences, meetings and other activities, as assigned.Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation, and on-going professional improvement.Supports program and agency goals and acts as an advocate for students, including the maintenance of confidentiality.InstructionVaries instructional materials, activities and techniques including technological advances, as appropriate.Enhances student learning with resources and experiences from other educational and community agencies.Demonstrates data collection techniques for improved instructional decision making.Connecticut teacher certification in special education required. Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program and are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).Other Qualifications:Strong knowledge in Autism Spectrum DisordersDemonstrates knowledge and application of the facilitation of reading, writing, and mathematicsDemonstrates knowledge of standards based instruction and reportingEstablishes and maintains an environment conducive to learning with groups and individualsAssessmentDemonstrates knowledge of and ability to use current and/or appropriate assessment instruments and practicesDevelops clear and specific written documentation of assessment resultsParticipates in the on-going evaluation of studentsMaintains on-going assessment of learner progress through written documentationInternal candidates please apply via the "Careers at ACES " link on Interfaces. External candidates please apply via the ACES' website, www.aces.org.