Special Education & Transition Program Lead

WETHERSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; Wethersfield (CT); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wethersfield Public Schools in Wethersfield, CT, seeks a Special Education Teacher & Program Coordinator for the Wethersfield Transition Academy. The role begins January 2027 and reports to the Director of Special Services.

You will develop individualized goals and lesson plans based on student IEPs, integrating classroom and community-based experiences to support transition. Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, coordinating with staff and providers, supervising

Formación

• Master's Degree is preferred but not required.
• Position requires the appropriate CT Certification in Special Education (165).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Ability to handle and treat information confidentially.
• Ability to plan and organize work schedule and set priorities.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare lesson plans and develop creative teaching and learning activities which reflect sound teaching principles and meet physical, emotional, and educational needs of students;
• Instruct students in educational, social, behavioral, daily living, vocational and recreational skills adapting materials and teaching methods to fit students' unique learning style; directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students;
• Provide a classroom environment that effectively supports the instructional program and activities, and that supports the needs of each student;
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with parents/caregivers and maintain ongoing dialog with parent/caregiver/guardian regarding student progress via written, email and/or phone communications;
• Evaluate student progress through ongoing and periodic assessments, using a variety of diagnostic tests, informal rating scales, observational opportunities and other means as appropriate;
• Supervise and train classroom paraprofessionals/job coaches; organize and plan activities for paraprofessionals/job coaches to implement;
• Consult with related service providers, community work sites and agencies, teachers, therapists, directors and other school professionals to provide collaborative programming and problem solve student issues;
• Maintain and develop appropriate school and community-based work sites for students;
• Complete an annual individual educational plan for students in a timely, thorough and accurate manner, including obtaining parent and related services input;
• Participate in PPT meetings providing student present level of performance and formulating annual goals and objectives;
• Perform related work and other duties as required.

Conocimientos

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Organization

Independent worker

Educación

Master's Degree (preferred)

CT Certification in Special Education (165)

Descripción del empleo

Wethersfield Public Schools in Wethersfield, CT, seeks a Special Education Teacher & Program Coordinator for the Wethersfield Transition Academy. The role begins January 2027 and reports to the Director of Special Services.

You will develop individualized goals and lesson plans based on student IEPs, integrating classroom and community-based experiences to support transition. Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, coordinating with staff and providers, supervising