Classroom Teacher / Activities

Job Description:

CREC Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Full-Day High School is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Program Director, plan, prepare and deliver educational curriculum and instructional activities to assess student performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies long and short-term individual student learning objectives, prepares and writes lesson plans, provides all necessary instruction and assesses student performance. Selects appropriate learning materials including texts, tests, supplements, audiovisual materials and other media.

• Develops and maintains a safe and nurturing environment for all learners.

• Provides instruction to students using methods and activities which best meet predetermined objectives using scientifically research based resources.

• Facilitates student growth in developmental, affective and cognitive domains by promoting student participation in the learning experience, promoting analytical thinking, teaching effective work habits and study skills and providing opportunities for individual achievement.

• Interacts with students, parents, LEA and other personnel to ensure accomplishment of educational goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Requires BS/BA degree in Special Education with emphasis in appropriate discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires State certification.

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile / Certification/License:

• Hold one of CT State Certification Special Education Endorsement (165) as required for position.

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

To access the job description and salary range please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php

Please apply online at www.crec.org EOE, M/F