Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

Are you interested in pursuing or are you currently enrolled in a master's program in Special Education then the DSAP process may be for you? We will sponsor you in this process so you can become a Special Education Teacher and learn under a mentor in lieu of student teaching.

Adelbrook is committed to being the premier resource for children, families and communities to meet the needs of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other behavioral and developmental challenges. Through collaboration, both internally and externally, we will utilize our expertise to provide high quality, comprehensive, data-driven, person-centered services with compassion. By building trust in a safe and nurturing environment we will help those we serve find a future filled with achievement, dignity, happiness and hope. See below details for this position and the great benefits we offer to our employees.

Some of the responsibilities you will learn:

1.Administers and interprets educational diagnostic testing that culminates in a comprehensive educational evaluation and/or IEP.

2.Performs behavioral observations to obtain baseline data; writes a report that assesses the student's entry levels of behavioral, emotional and social functioning.

3.Creates instructional opportunities that support students' academic, social

and personal development; designs tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students' prior learning and advance the students toward important learning goals.

4.Demonstrates proficiency in central teaching concepts and skills, tools of inquiry and structures of the discipline(s) s/he teaches.

5.Employs a variety of instructional strategies that enable students to think critically, solve problems and demonstrate learning skills.

6.Monitors students' understanding of each lesson and adjusts teaching as necessary.

7.Establishes and maintains appropriate standards of student behavior and creates a positive learning environment that reflects a commitment to students and their successes.

8.Demonstrates a commitment to his/her students and a passion for improving their educational performance.

9.Functions as a member of the PPT team for each student. Reviews the academic performance of each student quarterly, at PPTs and via report cards.

10. Participates in therapeutic holds in accordance with PMT training if a student is at risk of hurting her/himself or another human being.

11. Works with Teacher Support personnel to ensure student success.

12. Participates in implementation of the Positive Behavioral Support system.

13. Participates in creation and use of forms and data collection instruments to record a student's daily/weekly performance.

14. Provides updated written progress reports as requested by supervisor, other team members, LEA, DCF, or parents.

15. Effects communication within the interdisciplinary framework of the agency; writes a report when involved in a critical incident.

16. Supports other members of the educational and/or treatment team, and participates actively in team processes and functions.

17. Actively participates in planning and implementation of extracurricular activities sponsored by the Learning Center; supports other activities and events sponsored by the agency.

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum two years experience in a regular or special education classroom setting is preferred. Training in PMT, CPR, mandated reporting and professional boundaries is required and may be taken post-hire. Must have a positive attitude, demonstrated good judgment and ability to establish rapport with students and colleagues. The ability to work with students and other employees from diverse ethnic, economic, educational and religious backgrounds is requisite as is commitment to the CT Code of Responsibility for Teachers*.