Special Education Teacher

Sylvania; Redding (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Redding Public School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Redding Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves providing case management, developing and monitoring IEP goals, and collaborating with general education staff to support diverse learners.

The ideal candidate holds CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12, with a Master’s degree preferred and experience with adolescence.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, creativity, and strong organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individual student teams.
• Provide Case Manager services and manage IEP goals; liaise with general education teachers; communicate with home; run Team meetings; use CT-SEDS to manage IEPs.
• Attend PPTs/meetings for assigned students and present progress to goals.
• Conduct and present educational testing results to review and revise IEP goals.
• Collect and manage data for student goals and objectives.
• Ensure related services and accommodations are implemented.
• Participate in professional development and meetings with the special education department and school-wide faculty.
• Provide co-teaching in general education classes and adapt curriculum; support general education staff with diverse learners.
• Direct instruction in reading, writing, and/or math to meet district benchmarks; implement behavior support and incentive plans; supervise paraprofessionals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Flexibility and creativity

Organization skills

Education

CT teaching cert in Special Education K-12

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position: Special Education Teacher

Location: Redding Elementary School

Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Salary & Benefits: Salary and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with individual student teams
• Provide Case Manager services, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; liaison with general education teachers; communication with home; running Team meetings; utilizing CT-SEDS to manage IEPs
• Attends PPTs and other meetings for assigned students and present up to date information on progress toward goals and objectives
• Conducts and presents educational testing results, using this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives
• Collects and manages data pertaining to various student goals and objectives
• Ensures that all related services and class accommodations are being implemented in the appropriate settings
• Participates in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school-wide faculty
• Provides co-teaching partnerships in general education classes; adapts and modifies curriculum materials and instructional approaches; serves as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with a diverse learner population
• Provides direct instruction in reading, writing, and/or mathematics so students are able to meet or close the gap in meeting district-wide benchmarks
• Implement and monitor behavior support and incentive plans for assigned students
• Provide supervision and ongoing training for paraprofessional staff working with students

Qualifications:

• CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12.
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Prior experience working with adolescents is preferred
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Must be highly motivated and self-directed

Applicants Must Submit:

• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• College transcripts (official copy will be required at time of hire)
• CT certification in Special Education K-12

Deadline for Application: Until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.