Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Anova Education; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Connecticut seeks a Middle School Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute role concluding at the end of the school year. The ideal candidate will manage cases, provide instruction to students needing behavioral support, and collaborate with a team of educators. Candidates must be eligible for Connecticut certification in Special Education. The position starts around March 10, 2026, and ends on June 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut certification for Special Education.
• Degree in Special Education required.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive case management and instruction for students.
• Supports and guides para educators and collaborates with teachers.
• Implements IEPs and leads PPT processes.
• Other responsibilities as defined by the building principal or designee.

Skills

Case management

Instruction planning

Collaboration

IEP implementation

Guidance for para educators

Education

Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education

Eligible for Connecticut State Department of Education certification (165 or 065)

Job description

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

For External Applicants applying for a position. Applicants must complete all required fields of the application, as well as upload documents in support of their application, these include a cover letter specific to the position, an up-to-date resume, copies of any certifications, copies of any college/university transcripts, as well as three letters of reference dated within the last year for full consideration.

Position Title: Middle School(7-8)Special EducationTeacher 1.0 FTE - Long Term Substitute through the End of School Year

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for Connecticut State Department of Education certification for Special Education(165 or 065).
• Degree from an accredited college or university inSpanish.

Reports to: Building Principal and/or designee

Compensation: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.

Work Year: Position starts on or about March 10, 2026, and ends on June 16, 2026. In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.

Responsibilities: TheSpecial Education Teacher has the following responsibilities as listed below and other duties and responsibilities as shall be assigned by the Building Principal and/or designee:

• Provides comprehensive case management, planning and providing instruction directly to students requiring social, emotional and behavioral support.
• Provides training, support, and guidance to a team of para educators; co-teaches; communicates and collaborates with teachers and families.
• Implements IEP and leads PPT processes
• Other responsibilities as defined by the building principal or designee.