Teacher-Special Education

BETHANY COMMUNITY SCHOOL; Bethany (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Contract benefits as per BEA contract

Job summary

Bethany Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a one-year, grant-funded contracted position.

Position involves planning, delivering, and monitoring instructional programs for identified students with disabilities across settings. Reports to the Director of Special Services, Curriculum and Instruction. Competitive salary listed in the contract, with benefits per BEA terms.

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification in Special Education.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate, activity-based teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience with MTSS.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local policies and state/federal laws pertaining to special education.
• Professional development and growth.
• Experience with instructional technology, including AAC devices.
• Aptitude and stability for working with diverse students and staff.
• PMT certification is required or will be provided.
• Develop, modify, and update IEPs.
• Experience providing research-based instruction.
• Teach students in small groups and one-on-one.
• Track and monitor progress toward goals.
• Discrete trial instruction experience preferred.
• Assess and evaluate student skills to determine eligibility and present levels of performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and monitor an instructional program for identified students with disabilities.
• Teach in varied educational settings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Services, Curriculum and Instruction.

Skills

Special Education Certification

MTSS

Organizational skills

IEP development

Instructional technology

Communication skills

AAC devices

PMT training

Small group instruction

Assessment & progress monitoring

Job description

Teacher-Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919021

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 12:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Bethany Public Schools isin search of a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a one year, grant funded, contracted positon.

Position Summary

To plan, deliver, and monitor an appropriate instructional program for identified students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.

Reports to

Director of Special Services, Curriculum and Instruction.

Salary

$57, 934 to $100,650, per current Bethany Education Association contract.

Benefits

Health and Wellfare benefits, per current Bethany Education Association contract .

Qualifications

• Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification in Special Education.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate, activity-based teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience withMulti-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local policies and state and federal laws pertaining to special education.
• Demonstrated personal growth and professional development.
• Demonstrated skills with instructional technology in support of the professional staff and student learning, including AAC devices
• Aptitude, emotional maturity, and stability necessary for working with various types of children and professional staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, copiers, audio-visual equipment and related technology in support of the professional staff and student learning.
• Must possess good judgment in supervising, managing and communicating with students and assessing student’s work on a regular basis.
• Physical Management Training (PMT) certification is required for the position. Training will be provided if not currently certified.
• Develop, modify, and update IEP's
• Experience providing research based instruction
• Teach students in small groups and one-on-one using specialized instruction
• Track and monitor student performance on goals and objectives
• Experience with discrete trial instruction preferred
• Assess and evaluate student skills to determine eligibility and to determine present levels of performance

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $57,934 to $100,650 Per Contract

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandy Spargo , Human Resources Director
• BETHANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DIS
• BETHANY, Connecticut 06524
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]