Special Education Teacher - Willimantic, CT

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. seeks a full-time special education teacher to support high school students with ED and OHI in a dedicated program for the 2026-2027 school year. The assignment runs ASAP through June 2027, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. Requirements include a valid SPED credential, experience with ED/OHI students, IEP development, collaboration with staff, and the ability to adapt instruction and manage behavior in both specialized and mainstream settings.

Qualifications

• Valid Special Education teaching credential required.
• Experience with ED/OHI (ADHD) in high school preferred.
• Experience developing and implementing IEPs.
• Strong collaboration with paraprofessional staff and general teachers.
• Ability to adapt instruction for dedicated and mainstream environments.
• Confident in classroom management and behavioral strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to a caseload of 11 students with varying needs.
• Maintain a supportive classroom climate using positive behavior strategies.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals to support students in all classes.
• Monitor and document student progress and communicate with families.
• Uphold compliance with special education laws and program expectations.

Skills

Experience with ED/OHI students

IEP development experience

Collaboration skills

Instructional adaptation

Classroom management

Behavioral support strategies

Education

Valid Special Education teaching credential

Job description

Step into an impactful role supporting high school students with unique learning and behavioral needs throughout the 2026-2027 school year. This full-time contract position focuses on a specialized behavior program, serving students with Emotional Disturbance (ED) and Other Health Impairment (OHI), including ADHD. The assignment runs from ASAP through June 2027, operating Monday through Friday, with hours from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education teaching credential required
• Experience working with high school-aged students in ED and OHI (ADHD) settings preferred
• Familiarity with developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with paraprofessional staff and general education teachers
• Ability to adapt instruction to meet the needs of students within both dedicated and mainstream environments
• Confident in classroom management and supporting students with behavioral strategies

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct instruction to a caseload of 11 students, adapting material for varying needs and class participation
• Maintain a supportive, consistent classroom climate focusing on positive behavior interventions
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure student success in both specialized and mainstream classes
• Monitor and document student progress, communicating regularly with families and support teams
• Uphold compliance with all special education laws and program expectations

Benefits:

• Dynamic, collaborative environment with dedicated support staff in the classroom
• Opportunity to make a measurable difference in students academic and personal development
• Professional growth working with a specialized high school program

Compensation for this position ranges from $40.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.