Job Description:
Branford Public Schools invites passionate educators and leaders to join a district where innovation, collaboration, and student success are at the center of our collective effort. Located along Connecticut's beautiful shoreline, Branford offers a vibrant and welcoming community enriched by outstanding cultural, recreational, and natural resources.
Serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across six campuses, our district is guided by a clear strategic vision focused on high-quality teaching and learning, continuous improvement, and accessible opportunities for every student. Through investments in modern learning environments, innovative programs, and professional growth, Branford Public Schools empowers staff to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of education.
We seek dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, value collaboration, foster inclusive learning communities, and partner with colleagues, families, and the broader community to ensure every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.
VACANCY NOTICE
2026 - 2027 School Year
June 26, 2026
Walsh Intermediate School
Special Education Teacher
Focus: Self-Contained Functional Skills Instruction
Required Certification: 165
Sample Duties:
Deliver Functional & Life-Skills Academic Instruction: Design and implement individualized instruction focused on functional academics, independent living skills, and pre-vocational training, tailoring lessons to meet the unique, intensive needs of students within a self-contained setting.
Cultivate Behavioral & Social-Emotional Growth: Develop and enforce positive behavior support plans, teach functional communication, and foster social-emotional learning to maximize student independence and community integration.
Manage Case Load & Compliance: Serve as the primary case manager for a designated roster of students, including tracking progress, writing comprehensive IEPs, and facilitating annual review meetings.
Lead and Direct Classroom Support Staff: Supervise, train, and collaborate with classroom paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional strategies, behavior plans, and data collection methods across all daily routines.
Collaborate & Communicate: Maintain proactive, ongoing communication with families, general education teachers, and related service providers to ensure unified support for student success.
Salary per Branford Education Association Contract:
$56,974 - $113,513 pending degree level
Start Date: August 2026
Open Until: July 10, 2026
Interested candidates must complete the application online at
www.branfordschools.org
(Internal candidates should provide all the required information.)
Bilingual English/Spanish candidates encouraged to apply