Special Education Teacher (Per Diem) - JOB ID# 14092

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connecticut Paid Sick Time

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The Capitol Region Education Council is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year in Hartford, Connecticut. This role involves conducting assessments, developing Individual Education Programs (IEP), and collaborating with educators to support students with diverse needs. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and relevant certifications.

The position emphasizes a commitment to social justice and includes responsibilities such as maintaining communication with families and sophisticated record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a four‑year college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Certification 265 or equivalent (Special Education).
• Demonstrate dedication to diverse learners.
• Ability to personalize learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in developing Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Collaborate with staff to address students' needs.
• Encourage parental involvement and effective communication.

Skills

Commitment to lifelong professional learning

Culturally responsive teaching

Strong relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Certification 265 or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Per Diem) 2026-2027 Academic School Year

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job‑ready skills.

CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at the CREC Resource Group. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participate in PPTs and assist in developing Individual Education Programs (IEP) for students.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address students' individualized needs.
• Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students' abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as a resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self‑understanding, and behavioral management; serve as a liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision‑making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns.
• Acquire professional knowledge and stay current in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record‑keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment, and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities; however, Special Education Teachers may oversee the support provided by classroom support staff as needed.

Competencies

Intrapersonal Competencies

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal Competencies

• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
• Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
• Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those who have been historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive Competencies

• Utilize in‑depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
• Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
• Employ techniques for developing students' skills of metacognition, self‑regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional Competencies

• Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
• Develop student agency, ownership, self‑advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
• Use technology in the service of learning and completing professional responsibilities (e.g., various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four‑year college or university in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Certification 265 or equivalent (Special Education).

Travel Requirements

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, trainings, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, a clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high‑energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off‑site field experiences.

Benefits

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time (for eligible employees in accordance with state law).
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudices ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Disclaimer Statement

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.