Special Education Teacher, Tiger Den- JTPS

Watertown Public Schools; Watertown (CT); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Watertown Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for John Trumbull Primary School to provide specially designed instruction and behavioral support for primary-aged students with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental needs. The teacher creates a structured, supportive learning environment aligned with IEPs and CSDE regulations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and paraprofessionals, data-driven progress monitoring, and ongoing professional development in

Qualificações

• CT Teaching Certificate/MD/endorsement required.
• Experience with IEPs and behavior plans preferred.
• Ability to work with students with autism spectrum disorder.

Responsabilidades

• Case manages development and implementation of IEPs for assigned students.
• Assists staff in implementing IEPs and behavior plans.
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations to identify learning needs and guide actions.
• Observes and collects data to evaluate progress toward IEP goals.
• Prepares and shares reports on student performance.
• Engages families with effective communication.
• Delivers differentiated and integrated instruction.
• Directs and trains paraprofessional staff.
• Coordinates schedules with staff and service providers.
• Collaborates with a team to coordinate appropriate services.
• Engages in ongoing professional learning on best practices.

Conhecimentos

Classroom management

Special education

IEP development

Collaboration with staff

Data collection & progress monitoring

Family communication

Differentiated instruction

Behavioral supports

Formação

Connecticut State Teaching Certificate

Special Education certification

Descrição da vaga

Special Education Teacher, Tiger Den- JTPS JobID: 2701

• Position Type: Special Education Teacher/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: John Trumbull Primary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 11/25/2026

Location: John Trumbull Primary School

Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related Services

and Building Administrators

Job ID: #2701

Internal Close Date:November 11, 2026

External Close Date:November 25, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: Immediately

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate: #065; #165

General Scope of Function

The Special Education Teacher in the Tiger Den, provides specially designed instruction, behavioral support, and individualized programming for primary-aged students with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental needs. The teacher creates a structured, predictable, and supportive learning environment while promoting each student's academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, functional, and independence skills. This role ensures that students receive appropriate educational services in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) regulations.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Performance Abilities

• Works to create a positive classroom and school culture
• Provides academic, social and emotional education and supports through the preparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessons designed to ensure all students reach their potential
• Case manages the development and implementation of IEPs for assigned students
• Assists teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans
• Conducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social-behavioral needs in order to recommend courses of action to maximize learning as needed during the duration of the position
• Observes, collects data, and evaluates students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives
• Prepares/shares reports on students' performance
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Implements effective behavioral strategies and techniques as needed
• Provides differentiated and integrated instruction for all academic content areas
• Works with all staff to modify and accommodate for students with special needs to facilitate their access to classroom instruction, activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
• Directs, schedules and assists in training paraprofessional staff to support students' learning
• Creates and coordinates student schedules with behavior technicians, paraeducators, related services providers and general educators
• Effectively works with a team of professionals in coordinating appropriate services
• Engages in continued growth through professional learning focused on best practices in successful programming for students with Autism or other developmental disabilities
• Implements evidence-based strategies that are effective in working with students with Autism or other developmental disabilities

Additional Duties

Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Related Services and the Building Administrators

Terms of Employment

• 188 days
• Based on the working agreement between the Watertown Board of Education and the Watertown Education Association