Special Education Teacher FT

Waterford Public Schools; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterford Public Schools currently seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Great Neck Elementary School in Waterford, CT. The role focuses on providing comprehensive special education services to students PK-12 within a collaborative district environment.

State of Connecticut endorsement in Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 or the listed endorsements is required; the candidate should be able to work as part of a team and contribute to district goals, with wages per collective

Qualifications

• Connecticut endorsement in Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 or the listed endorsements is required.
• Possession of CT state endorsements per the listed categories is needed.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support diverse learners.

Skills

Team-oriented

Education

Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 (165)

Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 (065)

Comprehensive Special Education 1-12 (265)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Great Neck Elementary School - Waterford, CT 06385, Waterford Public Schools has an immediate vacancy for a team-oriented individual. Waterford Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Great Neck Elementary School.

Waterford Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students in grades PK-12. Our district is actively seeking to recruit qualified applicants from a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so as to promote a diverse applicant pool for administrative, faculty, and staff positions to better serve our students’ multiple identities and to bring a broader range of experiences into our district to continue to enhance the teaching and learning for ALL. Waterford’s Mission and Strategic Plan guide us as we take action to engage all voices to examine practices, imagine possibilities and create an equitable, diverse community with “Excellence in Every School. Inspiring Every Child.”

The District’s facilities include three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The Waterford community strongly supports the public schools and has high expectations for staff and students. According to the State of Connecticut Next Generation Performance Accountability System, Waterford Public Schools ranks in the top third of K-12 school districts in the state. The Waterford Board of Education is a nine-member elected body.

Qualifications: EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

State of Connecticut endorsement

• Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12 (165); Comprehensive Special Education PK-12 (065); Comprehensive Special Education 1-12 (265) is required.

Wage is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.https://waterford.ss16.sharpschool.com/our_district/departments/hr/contracts/waterford_federation_of_classroom_teachers