Job Description:
Special Education Teacher: K-12
CRECs John J. Allison Jr., Polaris Center is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our program beginning in the 26-27 school year. The Polaris Center serves students in grades K-12 who are presenting with significant social, emotional and behavioral challenges.
The special education teacher is responsible for a caseload of no more than 10 students and will work as a member of a supportive, comprehensive team that includes a social worker, BCBA, and related service providers. The teacher will create a classroom community; implementing trauma informed and evidenced based practices where students receive specialized instruction to make academic and behavioral growth. Other responsibilities include writing IEP goals and objectives, completing academic assessments for triennial testing, PPT participation.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Special Education Teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal/program director performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans.
- Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address students individualized needs.
- Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
- Demonstrate a dedication to all learners - especially those historically marginalized.
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
Interpersonal Competencies:
- Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
- Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
Cognitive Competencies:
- Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
- Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
Instructional Competencies:
- Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
- Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree (BA) from four-year College or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Connecticut State Certification (#165)
- Ability to receive Durational Shortage Permit will be considered.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
- Credit Union Access
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JOB ID#13800 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut