Classroom Teacher / Special Education special education teacher Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165)

Job Description:

Benhaven School, an approved private special education school in Wallingford CT, is looking for a CT certified special education teacher. (DSAPs encouraged to apply.) Benhaven provides educational services to students with autism and intellectual disability in the areas of social/behavioral development, functional academics, ADL, communication and vocational training in both school and community settings. Our high-need students range from ages 5 to 22. Benhaven values professional development, providing its own professional development opportunities as well as granting professional days and expenses paid to relevant conferences. We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic individual who is innovative, hardworking and enjoys being part of a team. Benhaven is a 12 month school program; teachers work 37.5 hours a week. Responsibilities: -Develop IEP (incl. transition planning & behavior support plans) in collaboration with team members for 5-7 students -Implement IEP -Oversee training and implementation of student programs with paraeducators. -Communicate and collaborate regularly with families, related services, residential & medical staff regarding student progress -Organize and coordinate classroom, student and van schedules. Qualifications: -CT special education certification (DSAPs encouraged to apply) -Strong leadership and classroom management skills -Commitment to positive programming for students with challenging behavior -Excellent team skills -Expertise teaching students with autism/ID and commitment to continued development of skills -Excellent oral and written communication. Compensation: -Competitive salary commensurate with years certified and level of education achieved. -Medical & dental insurance offered -Life insurance -Flexible spending option -Retirement plans -Time off package. APPLICATION PROCESS: Send cover letter, resume and copy of CT certification to Benhaven School: jvaughan@benhaven.org or Jennie Vaughan, Benhaven School, 125 North Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford CT, 06492 EOE

DSAPs encouraged to apply.

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