Special Education Teacher - HS Alternative Program

TrulyHired; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernon Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join the Total Alternative Learning Center (TALC) at Rockville High School. TALC serves students in grades 9-12 with social, emotional, and behavioral needs in a structured setting.

The ideal candidate adapts instruction to the therapeutic environment and collaborates with a small team to support students. The position emphasizes relationship-building, individualized instruction, and positive behavioral supports with a modified day

Qualifications

• Certification for SPED required.
• Experience with emotional/behavioral needs preferred.
• Role within TALC at Rockville High School.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of SPED teachers, a school social worker, and a paraprofessional.
• Provide individualized instruction in a structured, therapeutic setting.
• Adapt teaching to meet students where they are and respond effectively to the dynamic nature of a behavioral program.

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Vernon Public Schools: where students learn, achieve, and succeed!

Position: Special Education Teacher - HS Alternative Program

Description: Vernon Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher to join the Total Alternative Learning Center (TALC) at Rockville High School. TALC is a small, structured behavioral program serving students in grades 912 with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. Rockville High School offers extensive in-building resources and a supportive, student-centered environment. The ideal candidate is an innovative, flexible thinker who can adapt instruction and supports to meet students where they are and respond effectively to the dynamic nature of a therapeutic setting. This candidate will offer strong collaboration, classroom management, flexibility, and relationship-building skills. This position is part of a collaborative team including two special education teachers, a school social worker, and a paraprofessional. The program operates on a modified day schedule and emphasizes relationship-building, individualized instruction, and positive behavioral supports. Experience working with students with emotional/behavioral needs preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for the 2026-2027 school year is per contract with a competitive benefits package. Please see attached contract for details.

Start date:

ASAP

Please ensure that you hold the proper certification for this position AND provide all materials required for the application process.

Vernon Public Schools is seeking talented and passionate educators to join our team. By recruiting a diverse faculty and staff that is more representative of the experiences and backgrounds of students, we diversify our workforce, decrease opportunity gaps, and improve outcomes for all our students. Our commitment to equity allows us to achieve our Mission to ensure that every student can become an independent learner and a productive contributor to society.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vernon Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.