Special Education Teacher - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

FullBloom; Wallingford (CT); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SESI in Wallingford, CT is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse needs, delivering individualized instruction and evidence-based supports.

You will collaborate with families and school teams, use assessment data to tailor plans, and implement behavior support strategies in smaller class settings to help each student shine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsabilités

• Uncover learning, social and emotional skill gaps and address them with personalised guidance.
• Collaborate with school teams and families to deliver evidence-based learning models and supports.
• Teach knowledge and skills while nurturing confidence and character and providing individualised attention.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote academic performance.
• Develop and maintain lesson plans aligned with students' needs and goals.
• Apply behavioral support and intervention strategies to create a positive learning environment.
• Participate in daily school functions, conferences, meetings and training.

Connaissances

Adaptability

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Description du poste

Overview

Shine on as a special education teacher.

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioural support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

What you can expect to do.

Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalised guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioural interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.


• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualised attention to meet the needs of all students.


• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.


• Develop and maintain skill‑appropriate lesson plans.


• Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.


• Apply the school’s behaviour support and intervention strategies.


• Implement de‑escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.


• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.


• Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.


• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.


• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.


• Adaptability and flexibility.

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.


• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.


• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.


• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.


• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.