Special Education Teacher

Aspire Employment Opportunities; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Special Education Teacher to manage a caseload of up to 10 students, implementing academic and behavior programming and overseeing each student’s IEP.

You will supervise Instructional Assistants and one-on-one ABA Therapists, collaborating with the BCBA and team to develop and implement student programming in a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• CT certification in special education (DSAP or Long-Term Substitute Eligible)
• Familiarity with ABA/Precision Teaching/Direct Instruction
• Experience with students with challenging behaviors
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of referral procedures.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years driving experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; Therap experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of up to 10 students within a classroom; implement academic and behavior programming and oversee each student’s IEP.
• Provide direct supervision and delegate responsibilities to assigned Instructional Assistants and one-on-one ABA Therapists; collaborate with BCBA and team to develop student programming.

Skills

CT certification

ABA familiarity

Direct Instruction

Challenging behaviors

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Referral procedures

Driver's license

Verbal & written communication

Therap collaboration

Empathy & dedication

Basic computer skills

Education

CT certification in special education

Tools

Therap

Job description

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 back grounds, 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.