Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1 Community Drive

East Hampton, CT 06424

Telephone: (860) 365-4000

Fax: (860) 365-4004

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Posting Date: May 28, 2024

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Memorial Elementary School

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 20, 2024

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering instruction to students who require specialized instruction in literacy and numeracy

• Progress monitoring student growth and collaborating with general education team members

• Conducting evaluations to determine student need and special education eligibility

• Writing individual education goals

• Overseeing the work of paraprofessionals to ensure that students are receiving appropriate academic, social and behavioral instruction and interventions

• Performing other related responsibilities that support the special education needs of students in the school

• Starting salary: $51,868-$108,178 depending on experience and as determined by the superintendent of schools in accordance with the East Hampton Education Association Agreement (https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1568257/EHEA_Agreement_2022-2025_w.MOU.pdf)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Connecticut Certification Comprehensive Special Education, Pre-K-12 (65) or Certification Comprehensive Special Education Grades K-12 (165) or Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12 (265)

• Experience and knowledge regarding differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices

• Knowledge of IDEA and the PPT process

• Knowledge and experience in instruction of reading and mathematics using a variety of specialized resources and programs

• Provide direct instruction to students in the resource and classroom setting

• Develop and evaluate measurable goals and objectives

• Evaluate students as needed using standards based and curriculum based measures

• Supervise paraprofessionals relative to students on caseload

• Collaborate with regular and Special Services staff and administrators

• Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents of students on caseload

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To obtain further information or to apply, contact:

Please apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/easthampton/onlineapp/

Only completed applications with required documentation submitted will be considered.

To obtain further information contact:

Rodney Mosier

Director of Special Education

1 Community Drive

East Hampton, CT 06424

Office (860) 365-4009

RMosier@easthamptonct.org

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: June 10, 2024. Posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public Schools: The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The district shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The district shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.