THS Special Education Instructor (Endorsements 065, 165, 265)

State of Connecticut - CT Technical Ed and Career Sys; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Professional development

Job summary

The State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring a Special Education Instructor at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury, CT. This full-time role focuses on educating students with IEPs and collaborating with classroom teachers to deliver reading, writing, and math instruction with appropriate accommodations.

You will manage IEPs, lead PPT meetings, document progress, and maintain records in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• The candidate must be endorsed for secondary education in Special Education.
• Experience with IEP development and PPT facilitation is preferred.
• Strong collaboration with academic and trade instructors.

Responsibilities

• Case manage assigned students and oversee IEP development and monitoring.
• Plan and deliver instruction with appropriate accommodations aligned to IEP goals.
• Collaborate with instructors to co-plan lessons and differentiate instruction.
• Maintain compliant records per district, state, and federal requirements.
• Facilitate PPT meetings and document student progress and needs.
• Design, administer, and report triennial evaluations using multiple methods.

Skills

Case management

IEP development

Collaboration with teachers

Assessment planning

Education

CT Secondary School Endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Introduction

Are you an endorsed Special Education teacher looking to transform the lives of our high school population? If so, we have an opportunity for you to join our team! The State of Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring for a Special Education Instructor (THS Instructor - Professional) to join our academic education team at Henry Abbott Technical High School, located in Danbury, CT. Endorsements we are recruiting for include:

• 065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
• 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12
• 265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12, or
• Be eligible for a State of CT teaching certificate in the subject area (includes ARC candidates)

You may verify your credentials are up-to-date here.

Through exemplary trade and academic programming, CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet the skilled workforce needs in Connecticut. We invite you to explore our CTECS Instructor Information webpage for more information.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

SCHEDULE: first shift, full time (35 hours per week) Monday through Friday. LOCATION: Henry Abbott Technical High School (Danbury, CT). SALARY: VS01-VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers. ACADEMIC CALENDAR: CTECS follows a ten-month academic calendar (188 days per year.)

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:

• Option to maintain State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System.
• A variety of medical and dental plans.
• Sick and personal leave.
• The State of CT is an eligible Public Services Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.

As a CTECS employee, you may also benefit from:

• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Extra Income Opportunities.
• Professional Development.
• Career Growth within our System.

CONNECTICUT TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM

For over 100 years, CTECS has been the leading force in Career Technical Education (CTE) in the State of Connecticut. CTECS operates 17 diploma-granting technical high schools, one technical education center and two airframe mechanics and aircraft maintenance programs. The school system provides a direct employment pipeline for high school students and adult learners.

YOUR ROLE

A CTECS Special Education Instructor is responsible for the education of students with and without disabilities and the case management of students with disabilities by employing a variety of teaching practices that reflect high learning expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, differentiated instructional strategies, and assistive technology in all discipline areas including, but not limited to the following: making accommodations and/or modifications to the curriculum and working collaboratively with content area teachers to ensure equity to all students, fostering a gradual release of responsibility, fostering student discourse, encouraging and supporting self-advocacy, designing and assessing transition needs, engaging in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration, creation of a student centered classroom environment that is conducive to learning, being knowledgeable in administering a variety of assessment batteries, and participation in professional learning.

As a Special Education Instructor you will be responsible for the following:

• Case manage assigned students and oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of their IEPs.
• Plan and deliver instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics using appropriate accommodations and modifications aligned to IEP goals.
• Collaborate with academic and trade instructors to co-plan lessons that support differentiated instruction for all learners.
• Maintain accurate and compliant special education records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Facilitate PPT meetings and prepare documentation demonstrating student progress and needs.
• Design, administer, and report triennial evaluations using multiple assessment methods.
• Support behavioral programming by contributing data for Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Create a structured, positive classroom environment that promotes appropriate behavior, safety, and workforce readiness.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction, materials, and assessments to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintain professional responsibilities, including family communication, collaboration with staff, adherence to Connecticut professional standards, and mandated reporting obligations.

More details can be found under the 'Examples of Duties' section as well as the class specification.

Possible career pathways for Special Education Instructors may include: Special Education Department Head or Assistant Principal opportunities. CTECS employees may also transfer to other schools to gain a vast skillset working with different student and professional populations.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System this class is accountable for educating students in academic and trade coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years’ experience in a high school setting (9-12 education).
• Trade career referral experience.
• Professional experience related to providing services, accommodations, monitoring progress, and case management of students within a high school setting.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience with fostering and facilitating learning, classroom management, and behavior intervention plans.
• Experience delivering ideas and objectives through oral and written communication.
• Experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Products.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents must possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

CONCLUSION

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.