Special Education Teacher

Blazer Jobs; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Weekly pay with direct deposit

401(k) options

Job summary

Blazer Jobs is seeking a dedicated High School Special Education Teacher to support students in Willimantic, CT. This role focuses on ED, OHI, and ADHD students in a structured learning environment, with paraprofessional support and collaboration across teams.

The position offers consistent hours from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, weekly direct deposit, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. Starting pay is $45/hour, depending on experience, with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Special Education teaching certification or eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs, ED, OHI, or ADHD preferred.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Starting pay rate of $45/hour, depending on experience.
• Consistent hours: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) options.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized academic instruction to high school students with disabilities.
• Support students with emotional disabilities (ED), Other Health Impairments (OHI), and ADHD.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) and instructional strategies.
• Create and maintain a structured, supportive, and positive classroom environment.
• Implement behavioral interventions and classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure consistent academic and behavioral support.
• Coordinate with general education teachers to support students transitioning between classroom settings.
• Monitor student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and required educational records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families and school staff.

Skills

Classroom management

IEP development

Collaboration

Behavioral interventions

Special Education knowledge

Education

Connecticut Special Education certification

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: Starting at $45/hour (Depending on Experience)

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate High School Special Education Teacher to support students within a specialized behavioral education program in Willimantic, CT!

This position will focus on working with high school students with emotional disabilities (ED), Other Health Impairments (OHI), and ADHD. The classroom currently supports a structured learning environment tailored to their individual academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Many students attend general education classes for multiple periods throughout the school day, while others receive their core academic instruction within the specialized classroom. Paraprofessional support is available both within the classroom and when accompanying students to general education settings.

This is a great opportunity for an educator who enjoys creating a positive learning environment, supporting diverse student needs, and helping students build the skills necessary for academic and personal success.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized academic instruction to high school students with disabilities.
• Support students with emotional disabilities (ED), Other Health Impairments (OHI), and ADHD.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) and instructional strategies.
• Create and maintain a structured, supportive, and positive classroom environment.
• Implement behavioral interventions and classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure consistent academic and behavioral support.
• Coordinate with general education teachers to support students transitioning between classroom settings.
• Monitor student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and required educational records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut Special Education teaching certification or eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs, ED, OHI, or ADHD preferred.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Starting pay rate of $45/hour, depending on experience.
• Consistent hours: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) options.