Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), CIP (Clean-in-Place), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Documentation Plan, Healthcare, Insurance, Lesson Plans, License Management, Mentoring, Multilingual, Problem Solving Skills, Special Education, Team Player, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description:
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Special Education Teacher functions as an instructional leader on a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. The Certified Special Education Teacher will be responsible for the assessment, planning, programming and provision of special education instruction in a milieu model of specialized services. Additionally, the Certified Special Education Teacher will serve in the ongoing development and assessment of curriculum and learning.
- Works as part of a multidisciplinary team in the classroom.
- TEAM participant/mentoring (as needed) for beginning teachers.
- Provide draft goals and objectives to PPT and Core Curriculum through engaging instructional experiences to promote students exploration of ideas and acquisition of the necessary knowledge to achieve their full potential.
- Develop and implements within the student, fundamental critical thinking and problem solving techniques and lessons while utilizing specific curriculum/materials which address individualized IEP goals and objectives.
- Documents daily lesson plans.
- Develops and implements interdisciplinary thematic learning curriculum and unwrap Common Core State Standards using Charles F. Hayden Curriculum.
- Designs and scores rubrics for all students in line with SDE standards and Charles F. Hayden School thematic education.
- Promote open communication with families through telephone calls, written communication regarding academic and behavioral progress. At least one call per week must be documented as a memo to chart in Carelogic.
- DSAP, Initial, Provisional or professional Connecticut State Special Education Teaching Certification is required.
- Previous experience working with special education students.
- Bachelor's Degree in special education.
- Must fulfill competency based training requirements in TCI and Boys & Girls Village Social Skills Model.
- Must be able to respond to crisis, including the ability to physically restrain if necessary.
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF PROGRAM:
Charles F. Hayden School is committed to serving children through a psycho-educational, clinically informed therapeutic milieu. Collaborative educational planning and placement teams including families and district personnel design Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) for every student.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.
FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees. Currently using United HealthCare
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Free annual flu shots
- Wellness workshops
FOR YOUR FUTURE
- a 401K plan with employer contributions
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.
FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
- Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for tuition discounts at participating universities
- Training and development opportunities
FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions.
- Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
- Remote interview process offered
- Personal protective equipment provided and required
- Plastic shields at work stations
- Temperature screening at all entrances
- Social distance guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Apply today at www.bgvillage.org