Special Education Teacher, SOAR Classroom K-6 with Vocational Training

Sylvania; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 51,079 - 107,539; Full time

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the SOAR Classroom (Gr. K-6) at Dunbar School.

The role involves developing plans, managing the classroom, providing instruction, and assessing students' progress, while guiding IEP development and collaboration with school staff. The position requires Connecticut certification in Special Education, a degree (master's preferred), and urban teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teaching certification required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three years' urban teaching experience preferred.
• Experience in educational technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

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.
• 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.
• Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions, and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of national, state, and local standards.
• Proficient and consistent with use of data to inform instruction.
• Develops and maintains systems for keeping group and individual records.
• Establishes rapport and fosters positive reinforcement.
• We need someone who has an interest in vocational training and taking 10-12 students out to work daily and enjoys working with Intellectually Disabled students in a vocational setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Educational technology

Education

Connecticut teaching certification (165) Comprehensive Special Education K-12 or PK-12; master's degree preferred.

Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the SOAR Classroom (Gr. K-6) at Dunbar School.

The role involves developing plans, managing the classroom, providing instruction, and assessing students' progress, while guiding IEP development and collaboration with school staff. The position requires Connecticut certification in Special Education, a degree (master's preferred), and urban teaching experience.