Special Education Teacher (2087)

Futures Inc.; Hartford (CT); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

403(b) Match

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

Futures School in West Hartford, CT seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver IEP-based instruction toward high school graduation and measurable transition outcomes. You will plan differentiated lessons across academics, vocational training, and community-based settings, and monitor progress with families and responsible districts.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Special Education with CT endorsement, PMT certification or eligibility, and a CT driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's in special education and CT endorsement.
• Experience delivering IEP-based instruction and monitoring progress.
• PMT certification or eligibility required.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver differentiated, evidence-based instruction aligned with each student's IEP and graduation requirements.
• Develop lessons across classroom, vocational, community-based, and life skills settings; participate in PPT meetings.
• Monitor student performance and prepare progress reports for families and districts.
• Coordinate with families, LEAs, service providers, and teaching assistants; supervise students' transportation when needed.

Connaissances

Student-centered

Organized

Collaborative

Results-oriented

Formation

Master's degree in special education

Connecticut Comprehensive Special Education endorsement

Description du poste

## Description# Special Education Teacher**Futures School | West Hartford, Connecticut**# About Futures SchoolFutures School is an Approved Private Special Education Program serving students ages 14-22. We provide individualized education that integrates academics, transition services, vocational training, life skills, social-emotional learning, and community-based experiences.Our mission is to champion equality by creating personalized growth opportunities that help individuals with disabilities build independent and meaningful lives.# The PositionWe are seeking a Special Education Teacher who can teach coursework toward high school graduation **and** help students achieve measurable transition outcomes. Reporting to the Director of Education, the teacher delivers IEP-based instruction in school and community settings, monitors progress, and guides assigned teaching assistants.# Key Responsibilities* Plan and deliver differentiated, evidence-based instruction aligned with each student's IEP, Connecticut academic standards, graduation requirements, and transition goals.* Develop lessons across classroom, vocational, community-based, social-emotional, and independent-living settings and participate in PPT meetings.* Monitor student performance, maintain required educational records, and prepare clear progress reports for families and responsible school districts according to IEP timelines.* Implement accommodations, modifications, transition services, positive behavioral supports, and behavior intervention plans with fidelity.* Coordinate with families, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), related service providers, job coaches, employers, and adult-service agencies; direct and coach assigned teaching assistants.* Transport students in an authorized school vehicle to community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and other approved activities, once appropriately credentialed.* Maintain active student supervision and follow all school procedures related to confidentiality, mandated reporting, health, safety, emergency response, and student transportation.## Qualifications# Qualifications## Required* Master's degree in special education and a valid Connecticut Comprehensive Special Education endorsement (#165, #065, or #265).* Ability to teach high school academic coursework and individualized transition education.* Current Physical Management Training (PMT) certification or eligibility to obtain it.* Valid Connecticut driver's license and eligibility to obtain a public passenger V endorsement and R-360 safety-training certificate.* Ability to complete First Aid and CPR training on the job and meet applicable background-check, health, and training requirements.## PreferredExperience teaching adolescents or young adults with disabilities, including credit-bearing coursework, transition education, community-based instruction, and support for complex social-emotional and behavioral needs.# Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a teacher who is **student-centered, organized, collaborative, and results-oriented**. The successful candidate builds trusting relationships with students, teaches both academic and transition skills, and uses progress data to help students move toward graduation and their goals for life after high school.# Schedule, Compensation & BenefitsThis full-time, exempt position follows the Futures School calendar (220 workdays), including Extended School Year. Regular hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; occasional work outside those hours may be required.**Compensation:** $60,000-$65,000 annually, based on education and experience.Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; a 403(b) with an employer match of up to 6% after one year; five paid sick days; and nine paid holidays.# How to ApplySubmit a résumé and brief cover letter describing your academic teaching and transition education experience.