Special Education Teachers

Darien Public Schools; Darien (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A school district in Connecticut is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher effective March 2026, to support students with disabilities. The role involves assessing students' needs, developing IEPs, and ensuring compliance with special education requirements. Candidates must hold a relevant Connecticut teaching certificate and demonstrate a commitment to adapting educational programs for diverse learners. This is a critical role that contributes directly to students' success and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least one of the Connecticut teaching certificates in Special Education.
• Experience in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' knowledge to determine strengths and needs.
• Adapt lessons to meet the needs of special education students.
• Help develop transition plans for students.

Skills

Adapt lesson plans

Develop IEPs

Collaboration with teachers

Assessing student needs

Education

Connecticut teaching certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, K–12 (#165)

Connecticut teaching certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 (#065)

Connecticut teaching certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12 (#265)

Job description

VACANCY: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

Royle School

Effective: March 2026 - end of school year

REQUIREMENT

Must hold at least one of these Connecticut teaching certificates:
Comprehensive Special Education, K–12 (#165)
Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 (#065)
Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12 (#265)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess students' knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs
• Adapt, and collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons to meet the needs of special education students
• Help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive
• Develop transition plans that outline services to help students as they graduate or move to a new school
• Ensure that students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
• Meet with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to discuss students' progress
• Work with paraprofessionals to ensure that they have the skills and information necessary to work with special education students
• Ensure that schools comply with requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Such other related duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Per Contract between the Darien Board of Education and the DarienEducation Association

APPLICATION PROCESS

Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack, including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources. Apply at www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack: www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Employment Opportunities. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, teaching certificate(s), transcripts, and letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion, Director of Human Resources, [e-mail], 203-656-7406, Board of Education Offices, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820