Classroom Teacher / Special Education MS Special Education Teacher Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Pre-K-12 (065)

Job Description:

POSITION: Special Education Teacher - Middle School Grades 7 - 8

START DATE: August 24, 2026

SALARY: According to the RSD#7 NTA Contractual Agreement

Northwestern Regional School is nestled in the suburbs of Northwest Connecticut, where students, parents, and staff form a tight-knit community. Regional School District No. 7 is composed of four rural-suburban towns: Barkhamsted, Colebrook, New Hartford, and Norfolk. The district, consisting of 157 square miles, is located twenty miles west of Hartford and has a population of approximately 12,700. In our district, we are proud of our motivated students, collaborative staff, commitment to quality education, ongoing professional learning, and beautiful setting. NWR7 is hiring a full-time Middle School Special Education teacher to join our team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Northwestern Regional Middle School is seeking a certified Special Education teacher.

The person will have the following qualifications:

• Must have CT Special Education Certification (065, 165, or 265)
• Excellent teaming, collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience and knowledge regarding differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices.
• Knowledge of IDEA and the PPT process.
• Develop and evaluate measurable goals and objectives.
• Evaluate students as needed using standards-based and curriculum-based measures.
• Supervise instructional assistants 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.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. TO APPLY: Please apply online:

https://www.applitrack.com/nwr7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services

The application includes: Letter of interest, Resume, Transcripts, Copy of teaching certificate, three letters of recommendation

• COVER LETTER TO: Ryan Cornelius, Middle School Principal, Northwestern Regional Middle School, 100 Battistoni Drive, Winsted, CT 06098

Questions: Email Principal Cornelius at rcornelius@nwr7.org

Regional School District No. 7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, by policy, does not discriminate against a person because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or gender identity.