Teacher (Special Education)

EASTCONN CDT Program; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

EASTCONN CDT Program in Willimantic, Connecticut is hiring a full-time Special Education Teacher. The program serves students in a highly structured, therapeutic environment aimed at returning to local public schools with individualized instruction.

We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, with a potential one-time hire bonus. Required qualifications include CT Special Education Teacher certification, experience with students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in high

Qualifications

• CT Special Education Teacher certification is required.
• Experience working with students with social, emotional and behavioral issues in the high school experience is required.
• Ability to utilize physical management techniques is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a CDT program serving grades K-12 with structured, therapeutic environment.
• Support students in acquiring academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to consult with districts and build in-district capacity.

Skills

Special Ed Certification

Social-Emotional Behavior Experience

Behavior Management

Job description

Teacher (Special Education)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5956250
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

EASTCONN operates a Clinical, Developmental and Therapeutic (CDT) program in Northeastern Connecticut serving grades K-12. This program is designed for students who need a highly structured, supportive, therapeutic environment in order to achieve academic and behavioral success. The programs emphasize supporting students in acquiring the academic, social, emotional and behavioral skills necessary to successfully return to their local public schools or a less restrictive environment, and combine individualized instruction with a multimodal approach and high-interest materials to maximize learning. Members of our multidisciplinary team, including psychologists and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), are also available to consult with districts to assess program or district-wide needs, with the goal of building in-district capacity to develop and support student programs in their home schools/communities.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Special Education Teacher.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits! May qualify for a one-time hire bonus!
Required Qualifications:

• CT Special Education Teacher certification;
• Experience working with students with social, emotional and behavioral issues in the high school experience; and
• The ability to utilize physical management techniques.

EASTCONN offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees that may include:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan (where applicable)
• Retirement plan participation
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave (as applicable)
• Employer paid life insurance and voluntary employee paid supplemental life insurance available
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement per union contract

Eligibility for benefits is based on position and scheduled hours.

Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements
On Wednesday, December 1, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the following temporary emergency endorsements, effective for the 2021-22 school year: Emergency Generalist, PK-8 (#201), Emergency Generalist, 7-12 (#202), Emergency Teacher of English Language Learners, PK-12 (#204) and Emergency PK Authorization for Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (#205). These endorsements may be issued to any educator who currently holds an appropriate Initial, Provisional, or Professional Educator Certificate, including interim certificates, upon a mutually agreed submission of the request by the LEA/District. Please see the attached Certification Alert for additional information. Requesting LEA/District personnel may access the ED 2020 form under the Bureau’s District Resources page here: https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Certification/Certification-Resources-for-Districts

At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us.
As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies.
AA/EOE
M/F/D/V

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $51,705 to $94,364 Per Year
Job Categories:

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Marcaccio
• 376 Hartford Turnpike
• Hampton, Connecticut 06247
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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