Special Education Teacher — Impactful & Data-Driven

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement and credential"

Professional development

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to support K-12 students with varied needs. You will design inclusive lesson plans, collaborate with school teams and families, and implement SESI’s PBIS framework in a nurturing classroom environment.

Join a national network with smaller class sizes, paid training, and credentialing support. The role requires a CSDE 165 credential and a Bachelor's degree, with a starting salary around $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role-CSDE 165 certification.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

Skills

CSDE 165 credential

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to support K-12 students with varied needs. You will design inclusive lesson plans, collaborate with school teams and families, and implement SESI’s PBIS framework in a nurturing classroom environment.

Join a national network with smaller class sizes, paid training, and credentialing support. The role requires a CSDE 165 credential and a Bachelor's degree, with a starting salary around $60,000 per year.