Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

Special Education Teacher

New Canaan High School

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the special education administrator, the special education teacher works alongside a skilled team of professionals, including related service personnel and teaching assistants, to develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with complex learning profiles including Autism, Down Syndrome, and Intellectual Disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct instruction to students requiring special education

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and Behavior Management Plans

• Prepare progress reports and year-end evaluations, administer pre-tests and post-tests as appropriate and necessary

• Work with team to conduct multidisciplinary evaluations as appropriate

• Maintain appropriate student records, IEPs, data, and evaluation reports on assigned students

• Coordinate schedules of students receiving special education instruction with other staff members and administration

• Coordinates and manages Teaching Assistants' responsibilities and schedules

• Maintain appropriate and on-going communication with administration, staff, parents/guardians

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds, or is eligible for, Connecticut State Certification as a Special Education Teacher

• Experience with students of varied abilities, including students on the Autism spectrum

• Experience with the collection and analysis of data to inform instruction

Please complete the online application on our district website www.ncps-k12.org and upload a cover letter, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.