Transformative Life Skills & ASD Teacher - Middle School

Windsor Locks Public Schools; Connecticut; On-site; USD 51,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Locks Public Schools in Windsor Locks, CT, seeks a Middle School Special Education teacher to develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals tailored to each student's cognitive, communication, and social needs, and to support functional life skills across daily routines.

The role emphasizes applied behavior analysis methods, PBSP-based positive behavior support, sensory-friendly classrooms, and collaboration with families, general education staff, and specialists to build consistent routines

Qualifications

• CT Certification Number 165 required.
• Experience with IEPs and ABA preferred.
• Ability to implement structured teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals tailored to each student's cognitive, communication, and social needs.
• Teach daily living routines and life skills across personal care, meal prep, chores, money management, and community safety.
• Support expressive and receptive communication through assistive technology and visual supports.
• Teach pragmatic social rules, routines, and peer interactions to reduce anxiety and prevent behavioral crises.
• Apply PBSP/ABA-based strategies in a sensory-friendly classroom environment.

Skills

IEP development

Functional life skills

Assistive communication tech

Social skills instruction

ABA/PBSP principles

Tools

Assistive technology tools

Job description

Windsor Locks Public Schools in Windsor Locks, CT, seeks a Middle School Special Education teacher to develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals tailored to each student's cognitive, communication, and social needs, and to support functional life skills across daily routines.

The role emphasizes applied behavior analysis methods, PBSP-based positive behavior support, sensory-friendly classrooms, and collaboration with families, general education staff, and specialists to build consistent routines