Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Job Description:

Please apply online via our website at www.wiltonps.org

TITLE: Community Steps .5 Special Education Teacher or Social Worker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current State Certification

Master's Degree is highly recommended

Previous teaching experience is preferred

JOB GOAL: To plan, implement, and evaluate specialized educational interventions as written in students' Individual Educational Plans (IEP's) so as to ensure a successful transition experience for those students identified as requiring special education services for our young adults ages 18-22.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write and implement IEPs that align to the students individual levels and to CT Core Transition Skills

• Maintain data and effectively communicate progress and transitioning planning to students and families

• Collaborate and foster relationships with community stakeholders to support community participation and vocational internships

• Partner with adult service providers to build a transition plan for students post public school

• Work with related service providers to create daily student schedules

• Organize and complete weekly transportation schedules

• Oversee the daily management and scheduling of paraprofessionals/job coaches

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

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