Classroom Teacher / Special Education Special Education-Work to Transition Academy (High School) Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165)

Job Description:

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JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Teacher (Special Education-High School-Work to Transition Academy at Wilby High School)

DEPARTMENT:

Special Education

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION:

Waterbury Teachers Association CEA-NEA

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal or District Level Administrator

FLSA DESIGNATION:

Exempt

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

The 18-22 Transition Teacher is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized, community-based instructional programs for students ages 18-22 with disabilities. This role supports students in achieving meaningful postsecondary transition outcomes aligned with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), with a focus on employment, independent living, community engagement, and continued education and/or training. Instruction and support are provided across a variety of settings, including the classroom, community environments, and work-based learning sites.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

General Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

B. CREDENTIALS:

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Employment in this class is conditional upon possession of a valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate/endorsement(s) appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 - 165 endorsement.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.