Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

Title: Special Education Teacher 1.0 FTE

Suffield High School

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters in the content area

• Must possess or be eligible for one of the following CTSDE Certifications

• (165/065) Comprehensive Special Education, K-12

Salary: Salary, work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract between the Board of Education and the Suffield Educators Association.

Period of Employment: 2024/2025 School Year

Reports to: Building Administrator/Director of Special Services

Position Expectations:

• Ability to design instruction to meet the needs of all students through small group/co-taught settings in alignment with the general education curriculum

• Demonstrated ability to write accurate and thorough assessment reports, IEP's and progress reports.

• Ability to positively engage teachers, students and families in the learning process.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve learning for all students.

• Ability to use data to make instructional decisions.

• Ability to build organizational capacity around best practices, literacy instruction and intervention based on our continuous improvement work.

• Ability to administer, analyze and interpret comprehensive academic and social emotional evaluations

• Demonstrates knowledge of special education regulations and guidelines

• Demonstrated ability to assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed

Date of closure: Applications will be accepted until filled.

Application Process:

External Applicants must apply online www.suffield.org and include a cover letter, transcripts, resume

and complete list of (3) professional references. Please apply specifically for JOB ID #1574