Substitute 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: June 25, 2024

POSITION: Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Memorial Elementary School (Pre-k 0 3)

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: September 2024

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher needed for leave of absence. K-3 level students at Memorial Elementary School.

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

Monitoring and assessing individual education goals

Conducting evaluations to determine student need and special education eligibility

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

Salary based on teacher's contractual rate

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/

To obtain further information contact:

Rodney L. Mosier II

Director of Special Education & Pupil Personnel Services

East Hampton Public Schools

1 Community Drive

East Hampton, CT 06424

Office (860) 365-4009

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Until 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. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.