Special Education Teacher, Benhaven School

Benhaven, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Benhaven School is looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour per week exempt position.

The incumbent works under the direction of the School Director and collaborates with the team to develop IEPs and provide specialized instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and other disabilities. The duties include developing IEPs with the PPT, conducting assessments, designing curricula, and implementing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CT Special Educator certification preferred or DSAP eligible.
• Must pass background checks.
• Experience with adolescents in SPED and with autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop IEPs with the PPT and oversee implementation.
• Provide specialized instruction for students with autism and other disabilities.
• Collaborate with team, families, and specialists to adjust programs.
• Prepare for and attend regular meetings (team, PPT, classroom, medication review, etc.).
• Train and supervise classroom staff and oversee data collection and progress reporting.

Skills

IEP goals/objectives

SPED curriculum knowledge

Adolescents SPED experience

Autism/Severe disabilities

Positive behavioral supports

Education

Bachelor’s degree + CT SPED Certification (preferred)

DSAP eligibility

Job description

Benhaven School is looking for a Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Caseload: Approximately 6 students

Purpose of Position:

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour per week, exempt position. The Special Education Teacher works under the direction of the School Director. The Special Education Teacher, collaborating with the team, develops the IEP and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, and other disabilities.

The following duties are assigned to this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Develop, with the planning and placement team (PPT), each student’s IEP and oversee implementation.
• Conduct assessments as needed.
• Develop curriculum, create learning materials and instructional strategies in the areas of readiness skills, functional academics, community, daily living skills, vocational training and social/behavioral.
• Design data collection systems and oversee recording, analyzing and presenting data to inform program decisions and modifications.
• Participate in and oversee the development of students’ positive behavioral support plans
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their goals.
• Creates a positive learning experience with an emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate sources, which may include adaptive technology.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to grow professionally.
• Ability to teach students who cannot be taught using traditional methods.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain good work attendance.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with families regarding student progress and needs. Advocate on behalf of students and families.
• Implement teaching strategies, skill-building programs and protocols.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and supervision in all phases of planning, implementation and assessment of programs.
• Prepare for and attend regular meetings: team, PPT, classroom, medication review, program and teacher meetings.
• Consult with specialists regularly (speech/language, occupational therapist, COTA, adaptive physical education, transition/vocational teacher) to adjust programs in accordance with students’ needs.
• Provide individual leadership, encouragement, support, recognition and positive feedback to classroom staff.
• Train and oversee support staff for all classroom duties.
• Carry out assigned administrative record-keeping and reporting responsibilities.
• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and Connecticut Certification as a Special Educator preferred OR Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) eligible. (*if you are not sure if you meet this requirement, please reach out and we will discuss).

License/Certifications:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree and Connecticut Certification as a Special Educator preferred OR Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) eligible. (*if you are not sure if you meet this requirement, please reach out and we will discuss).

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Must pass a variety of background checks
• Knowledge of special education curriculum development and I.E.P. goals/objectives (support will be provided)
• Experience working with adolescents in a special education environment
• Experience working with persons with autism and/or severe disabilities and challenging behaviors including one year of program development(preferred)
• Strong belief in positive behavioral supports and healthy boundaries