Special Education Teacher

Putnam Public Schools; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam Elementary School seeks an innovative resource special education teacher for grades 1–4. You will work with special education staff to design student-centered experiences that nurture growth and achievement.

The school emphasizes a caring, collaborative culture and district-wide alignment to support the student’s education. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, administering assessments, de-escalation, and partnering with general education teachers and related services to create

Qualifications

• Ability to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in a classroom setting.
• Experience administering assessments to monitor student progress.
• De-escalation skills to support student behavior.
• Collaborates with general education teachers and related service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support student-centered programs across grades 1–4.
• Collaborate with special education and general education staff to design learning experiences.
• Help ensure students’ growth and achievement in the elementary setting.

Skills

IEP implementation

Assessments

De-escalation

Collaboration with general education

Education

CT Certification 165 - Comprehensive Special Education, K-12

CT Certification 065 - Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12

CT Certification 265 - Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12

Eligibility for CT certification

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Putnam Elementary School is seeking an innovative and motivated resource special education teacher who can work to continue to shape student-centered programs designed to meet student needs across grades 1 through 4. A strong candidate will creatively and collaboratively work with special education teachers and support staff in the elementary school to help design creative learning experiences that support student growth and achievement. Putnam Elementary School offers a strong, collaborative culture of caring educators who leverage resources to nurture and challenge our students. Putnam facilitates strong district-wide alignment and support across all three schools in the district to ensure the student's educational experience prepares them for the real world.

EXPERIENCE WITH

• Implementing individualized education plans
• administering assessments
• de-escalation
• collaborating with general education teachers and related service providers

Qualifications

• CT Certification 165 - Comprehensive Special Education, K-12;
• CT Certification 065 - Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12;
• CT Certification 265 - Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12;
• or eligibility for certification required.

START DATE

2026-2027 School Year

RATE OF PAY

Determined by contractual agreement

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer