Teacher - Special Education (2024-2025 Summer)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Special Education Teacher for the summer session. This role involves providing tailored instruction to students with special needs, implementing IEP goals, and fostering a supportive learning environment. You will collaborate with colleagues and communicate regularly with parents to ensure student success. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while working in a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. If you are passionate about education and committed to helping students thrive, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current Connecticut special education teaching certificate.
• Experience with IEP data collection and implementation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IEP mandated instruction to special needs students.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies for diverse learners.

Skills

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Active Listening

Collaborative Working Style

Education

Connecticut Special Education Teaching Certificate

Physical Management Training (PMT)

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training

Tools

IEP Direct

Job description

Teacher - Special Education (2024-2025 Summer) JobID: 9457

• Date Posted:
  1/29/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Summer School Session (Districtwide)
  
  
• Date Available:
  June/2025
  
  

2025SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
DISTRICTWIDE

2025SUMMER - EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
DISTRICTWIDE
POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Special Education Teacher will provide IEP mandated instruction to students in a highly structured and supported classroom environment. IEP goals will be implemented in an environment with data collection serving as a basis for instruction. The Special Education Teacher must have the ability to develop and implement instructional and behavioral management strategies for special needs students. The teacher must also have the ability to teach several academic areas, an understanding of development and implementation of individualized education plans, an ability to administer and interpret a variety of academic and related assessment instruments pertainingto special education. Communication with other colleagues from various disciplines and with parents are essential to student success. Applicants for the position of special education shall be considered on the basis of qualifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Norwalk Board of Education
• Manages the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Conducts parent/teacher conferences
• Assesses student learning on continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keeps parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Designs instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Plans individual and group instruction to foster academic, social and emotional growth
• Designs clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintains a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintains a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintains ongoing communication with parents
• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Acts as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate.
• Facilitates the independence of the student as learner
• Assists other professional staff in diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned remediation and evaluation of student progress
• Maintains appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required by State and Federal law
• Demonstrates ability to teach several academic areas
• Demonstrates knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught
• Demonstrates knowledge of human growth/development as related to the teaching-learning process
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines
• Assists in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establishes and maintains professional relationships
• Participates in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Public school experience with students displaying social/emotional/behavioral needs
• Experience in behavior management (development and program implementation)
• Collaborative working style
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required
• IEP data collection knowledge
• Working knowledge of IEP Direct
• Elementary school special education experience preferred
• Current Physical Management Training (PMT) or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training
• Fluency in Spanish is an asset

Salary: In accordance with the NFT contract

8:00 am-12:00 pm or 9:00 am-1:00 pm depending on school’s summer schedule (TBD)
4 hours per day plus an additional 90 minutes weekly data team meeting before/after school

Training/Prep Days: (14 hours)
Position ends: August, 2024 Apply at
www.norwalkps.org /apply now
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientationor physical and mental disability.
02.03.2025

Postings current as of 5/1/2025 2:03:01 AM CST.

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