Classroom Teacher / Special Education Special Education Teacher: Positive Pathways Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165)

Job Description:

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a full-time special education teacher for the Positive Pathways Program, which focuses on behavior supports for K-5 students.

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, follows state-mandated due process procedures and functions as the IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

Responsibilities

• Complete triennial evaluations for individual students using a variety of assessment methods
• Participate as a member of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT)
• Develop and implement an annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) in developing the Present Levels of Educational Performance, appropriate goals, and objectives
• Employ various teaching strategies, methods, and principles of learning to assist students in achieving their IEP goals
• Effectively manage the classroom and student behavior
• Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers

Qualifications

• Current CT Special Education Teacher certification, or certifiability, is required (e.g., #065)
• Experience is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of special education

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 3232.