Special Education Teacher

Windham Public Schools; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education teacher for Sweeney Elementary School (High-Needs School) to support students with diverse learning needs. You will formulate and implement individualized education plans, track progress, and collaborate with families and staff to promote student growth.

The role emphasizes strong classroom management, data collection, and adherence to district and state requirements to create an inclusive, high-quality learning environment for all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Active Special Education Teaching Certification (165) required; CT-SEDs knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to professional responsibilities and school policies.
• Instruct students with special needs and implement IEPs.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

classroom management

communication

collaboration

organization

active listening

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Active Special Education Teaching Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching Pool/ Teacher: Special Ed
  
• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
  
• Location:
  Sweeney Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)
  

Position Description

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; and participate in professional learning.Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and careers. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures the safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design clear and specific learning assessments.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner.
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active Special Education Teaching Certification (165) CDE required
• Experience working with students with autism preferred
• IEP data collection knowledge
• Working knowledge of CT-SEDs, preferred
• Elementary school special education experience preferred

Qualifications/Certificates:

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must be able to work with a diverse population

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

WINDHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.