Special Education Teacher-Elementary Rise Program

Ledyard School District; Ledyard (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ledyard School District seeks a Special Education Teacher for the Rise Program at Gallup Hill School to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. The role emphasizes curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment, with responsibility for crafting effective IEPs and participating in PPTs and parent meetings.

The successful candidate will train and supervise paraeducators and general educators, collaborate with administrators and staff, and use data to guide instructional decisions, including

Qualifications

• Connecticut Special Education Certification required (165, 065 or 265).
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and/or social development.
• Write accurate and thorough assessment reports, IEPs and progress reports.
• Lead interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs, and parent meetings.
• Provide ongoing training and supervision to paraeducators and general educators to implement IEPs with fidelity.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Behavioral analysis knowledge

Education

Connecticut Special Education Certification (165, 065 or 265)

Job description

Special Education Teacher-Elementary Rise Program

Job ID: 1348

• Position Type: Student Support Services / K-12 Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location: Gallup Hill School
• Date Available: 26-27 SY

Gallup Hill School Elementary School is seeking a Special Education Teacher in the RISE Program beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for curriculum, lesson planning and delivery, as well as assessing students and writing effective IEPs. Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs, and parent meetings is an essential component of this position. The teacher must be skilled in providing on-going training and supervision to paraeducators and general educators in order to implement IEPs with fidelity.

Qualifications

• Connecticut Special Education Certification required (165, 065 or 265)

Essential Functions

• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals
• Strong understanding of students with significant cognitive disabilities including Autism
• Knowledge of and experience with the principles of applied behavioral analysis and discrete trial instruction preferred
• Develop and implement Individual Education plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and/or social development
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to conduct evaluations, write accurate and thorough assessment reports, IEPs and progress reports
• Experience implementing behavior support plans
• Ability to positively engage teachers, students and families in the learning process
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve learning for all students
• Ability to use data to make instructional decisions to improve student outcomes
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child
• Position may require training to support students who experience dysregulation
• Role may require training for support of students' individualized needs, including positioning or transfer

To Apply

Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately. Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, or access the application at https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.