Special Education Teacher

Avon Public Schools; West Avon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Public Schools seeks a Middle School (7-8) Special Education Teacher in Avon, CT. The role involves comprehensive case management, direct instruction for students needing SEL support, and leading PPT/IEP processes. External applicants must complete the online application with required documents including references.

Position reports to the Building Principal; compensation follows the collective bargaining agreement. Start date August 18, 2026, with full-time hours per school policy.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut State Department of Education certification for Special Education (165 or 065).
• Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education.
• External applicants must complete all required fields of the application and upload supporting documents (cover letter, resume, certifications, transcripts, three letters of reference).

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive case management, planning and instruction for students needing social, emotional and behavioral support.
• Provides training and guidance to paraeducators; co-teaches; communicates with teachers and families.
• Implements IEP and leads PPT processes.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Building Principal or designee.

Skills

Case management

Co-teaching

IEP processes

Communication with families

Education

CT Special Education certification (165/065)

Degree in Special Education

Job description

Special Education Teacher

Avon Board of Education Avon Middle School - Avon, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5859724

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For External Applicants applying for a position. Applicants must complete all required fields of the application, as well as upload documents in support of their application, these include a cover letter specific to the position, an up-to-date resume, copies of any certifications, copies of any college/university transcripts, as well as three letters of reference dated within the last year for full consideration.

Position Title: Middle School(7-8)Special EducationTeacher

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut State Department of Education certification for Special Education(165 or 065).
• Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education.

Reports to: Building Principal and/or designee

Evaluator: Building Principal and/or designee

Compensation: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.

Work Year: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education. Start Date: August 18, 2026.

Responsibilities: TheSpecial Education Teacher has the followingresponsibilities as listed below and other duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Building Principal and/or designee:

• Provides comprehensive case management, planning and providing instruction directly to students requiring social, emotional and behavioral support.
• Provides training, support, and guidance to a team of para educators; co-teaches; communicates and collaborates with teachers and families.
• Implements IEP and leads PPT processes
• Other responsibilities as defined by the building principal or designee.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Mark Summa , Principal
• Avon Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]

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