Special Education Teacher

Aspireinternaljobboard; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning in Trumbull, Connecticut, is searching for a Special Education Teacher to oversee a caseload of students. Responsibilities include managing behavior programming, supervising Instructional Assistants, and ensuring compliance with IEPs.

Candidates should possess CT certification in special education and experience with students who have challenging behaviors. The role promotes personal growth and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• CT certification in special education or eligibility for Long-Term Substitute.
• Familiarity with behavior analysis techniques.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 10 students.
• Implement academic and behavior programming.
• Supervise Instructional Assistants.

Skills

CT certification in special education

Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis

Experience with students with challenging behaviors

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of appropriate referral procedures

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Therap

Job description

Aspire encourages internal mobility and supports employees in exploring growth opportunities across the organization. Employees interested in this role should apply directly through this posting via Greenhouse. Recruiters will partner with HR to confirm eligibility and coordinate the next steps.

The only exception is an in-program, same-role shift change, which should be handled directly with your manager and HR Partner. Please refer toAspire’sInternal Mobility Policy for more information.

Open Positions

• Job title: Special Education Teacher
• House Name: Trumbull Academy
• Shift: 1st
• Hours: 40
• Schedule: M-F 7a-3p
• Pay: Starting at $65,000 per year

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Special Education Teacher to be responsible for managing a caseload up to 10 students within a classroom, including implementation of academic and behavior programming and overseeing the implementation of each student’s IEP. You will also provide direct supervision and delegate responsibilities to assigned Instructional Assistants and one on one ABA Therapists, while working collaboratively with the BCBA and other team members to develop and implement student programming.

Qualifications

• CT certification in special education, DSAP or Long-Term Substitute Eligible
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis/Precision Teaching/Direct Instruction
• Some experience working with students with challenging behaviors
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate referral procedures.
• The ability to remain composed and adherent to best practices, even when under duress.
• Valid driver’s license required, with at least 3 years of driving experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, experience using Therap a plus!
• Empathy, enthusiasm, and a passion and dedication for helping others.

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.