Special Education Teacher Resource-Pre K

Ansonia School District; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansonia Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher at Mead School to deliver high-quality instruction aligned with our mission and educational philosophy. You will develop lesson plans, manage the classroom, assess student progress, and contribute to IEP development and accommodations.

The role requires CT certification in Special Education PreK-12, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• CT certification in Special Education PreK-12.
• Excellent teaming, collaboration, and communications skills.
• Experience and knowledge regarding specialized instruction and inclusive educational practices.
• Knowledge of IDEA, writing IEPs and the PPT process.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and self-reflection.
• Knowledge of national, state, and local standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates comprehensive and current knowledge of subject taught.
• Plans and implements effective lesson design with appropriate technology.
• Aligns assessments with instructional objectives and uses formative data.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction accordingly.
• Maintains high expectations for student learning and behavior.
• Communicates with students and parents about needs and progress.
• Maintains a safe, organized classroom and professional conduct.
• Collaborates with regular and related services staff and administrators.
• Supervises instructional assistants relative to students on caseload.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

IDEA, IEPs, PPT knowledge

Inclusive education practices

Urban teaching experience (preferred)

Education

CT certification 165 Special Education PreK-12

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ansonia School District

Special Education Teacher Resource-Pre K JobID: 1298

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted:
  11/9/2026
• Location:
  Mead School
• Date Available:
  ASAP

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

TITLE: Special Education Teacher
LOCATION: Mead School
REPORTS TO: Building Administration and Special Services Administration
POSITION OVERVIEW
Working under the general supervision the Principal, Director and Assistant Director of Special Services, the Special Education teacher is responsible for delivering high quality instruction in alignment with the vision, mission, and educational philosophy of Ansonia Public Schools in all subjects to students. This teacher will develop lesson plans, manage the classroom environment, continually assess students' knowledge, needs, abilities and progress, assume responsibility for the development of the student's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and consult with necessary school personnel to provide appropriate modifications and accommodations as mandated by the student's IEP.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates comprehensive and current knowledge of subject taught.
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the learning/teaching process.
• Demonstrates an awareness and respect for diversity of cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Demonstrates commitment to, and aligns performance and behavior with, the mission, vision, and educational philosophy of the Ansonia Public Schools.
• Identifies and sequences goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments, which provide for individual differences.
• Plans and implements the elements of an effective lesson design and develops lesson plans, which incorporate technology and instructional aids appropriate for instruction.
• Aligns assessment with instructional objectives on the basis of the formative assessment.
• Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction on the basis of student questions and performance.
• Communicates with students both individually and collectively about their needs and progress.
• Maintains high expectations for student learning and behavior.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of professionalism.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions, and procedures.
• Proficient and consistent with use of data to inform instruction.
• Develops and maintains systems for keeping group and individual records.
• Supervises instructional assistants relative to students on caseload
• Collaborates with regular and related services staff and administrators
• Establishes and maintain frequent effective and appropriate communication with parents of students
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified candidates will hold CT certification in one of the following:
• 165 Special Education Prek-12
• Excellent teaming,collaboration, and communications skills.
• Experience and knowledge regarding specialized instruction as well as inclusive educational practices
• Knowledge of IDEA, writing IEP's and the PPT process
• Demonstrated commitment to and responsibility for self-growth, professional improvement, ongoing self-reflection or self-evaluation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state, and local standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation skills.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Postings current as of 11/10/2026 10:54:38 AM CST.

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