SPED Resource Teacher — Vocational Training & IEP Lead

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 Resource Teacher for Hall School to support students with IEP goals in a vocational setting. The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven instruction, and positive classroom management.

The position requires Connecticut teaching certification (165) PK-12 in Comprehensive Special Education, with a master’s degree preferred, and experience with educational technology.

Qualifications

• Connecticut teaching certification (165) Comprehensive Special Education PK-12; master's degree preferred.
• Three years' successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.
• Experience in the use of educational technology.
• Demonstrates responsibility for self-growth, professional improvement, ongoing self-reflection or self-evaluation.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relation 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

Educational technology experience

Oral and written communication

Human relations skills

Professional development

Education

Connecticut teaching certification (165) PK-12 – Comprehensive Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Bridgeport Public Schools in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher for Hall School to support students with IEP goals in a vocational setting. The role emphasizes collaboration, data-driven instruction, and positive classroom management.

The position requires Connecticut teaching certification (165) PK-12 in Comprehensive Special Education, with a master’s degree preferred, and experience with educational technology.