Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

Special Education Teacher (Job ID 995)

ACCESS School, Danbury, CT

Full Time / Academic Calendar 185-210 days per year

TRB Eligible

Anticipated Vacancy for School Year 2024-2025

Job Description: EdAdvance is preparing to expand our ACCCESS Special Education Staff. We are looking for passionate teachers to provide engaging and differentiated academic lessons for students in grades Kindergarten through 6, with cognitive, developmental and/or learning challenges and behavioral needs. Special Education Teachers are a vital component to the multi-disciplinary team at ACCESS.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and participate in PPTs for students

• Utilize assessment data to plan a sequence and scope of teaching instruction appropriate for each student

• Provide academic instruction and support for students who are enrolled in an outplacement educational program

• Utilize a variety of instructinal methodolgies to provide the most effective and motivational educational experience for students

• Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of Special Education procedures and regulations

• At least 3 years of recent teaching experience at the primary level, is preferred

• Experience in using CT-SEDS

• Experience in writing IEP goals, completing achievement evaluations and interpreting the results to propose services and instructional needs

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Active Connecticut Certification in Special Education (Endorsement #: 065 or 165 or 265)

• Master's Degree in Special Education

• Desire to work with students who struggle with learning challenges and behavioral difficulties

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending and kneeling

• Must be able to physically participate in student restraint and/or seclusion

• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job

Application Procedure:

Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.

Human Resources

EdAdvance

P.O. Box 909

Litchfield, CT 06759-0909

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org