Special Education Teacher [83488]

Onward Education; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Wide network of schools

Streamlined hiring process

Professional growth

Job summary

Onward Education is partnering with a Hartford County, CT school district to hire a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves teaching middle to high school students on-site in Hartford County, with a focus on highly specialized instruction tailored to defined disabilities.

Responsibilities include leading a specialized classroom program, delivering structured interventions, and implementing learning supports and adaptive tools to address sensory and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with specific disabilities needing specialized instruction.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and teaching methods to defined student populations.
• Familiar with structured instructional strategies used in specialized programs.
• Ability to implement classroom supports addressing sensory and learning needs.
• Working knowledge of adaptive or assistive tools for student access.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized classroom program for a defined disability area or student need.
• Deliver instruction using structured intervention-based teaching methods.
• Implement learning supports for sensory and access needs in the classroom.
• Integrate adaptive tools and accommodations to support participation.
• Provide highly individualized instruction for students requiring specialized programming.

Skills

Special education experience

Curriculum adaptation

Structured instructional strategies

Sensory/learning supports

Assistive technology use

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's leading schools. We're partnering with a school district in Hartford County, Connecticut to hire a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Grade Levels: Middle or high school caseload
• Location: On-Site, Hartford County, CT
• School Year: 2026/2027

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialized classroom program tailored to a defined disability area or student need.
• Deliver instruction using approaches aligned to the student population served (e.g., structured intervention-based teaching methods).
• Implement learning supports that address sensory and access needs within the classroom setting.
• Integrate appropriate adaptive tools and classroom accommodations to support student participation.
• Provide highly individualized instruction for students who require intensive, specialized programming.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with specific disabilities who need highly specialized instruction.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and teaching methods to match the needs of a defined student population.
• Familiarity with structured instructional strategies used in specialized programs (as referenced in the job information).
• Ability to implement classroom supports that address sensory and learning needs.
• Working knowledge of using adaptive or assistive tools to support student access and engagement.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply

If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.