John Read Middle School: Special Education Teacher
JobID: 1272 Position Type: Special Services/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 2/11/2026 Location: John Read Middle School, Redding, CT Date Available: Immediate
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Position: Special Education Teacher Location: John Read Middle School Date Available: Immediate
Salary & Benefits: Appropriate salary / step of the Redding Education Associations bargaining unit contract. Comprehensive benefits.
Qualifications: • CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12 • Experience with students with behavioral needs a plus • Prior experience working with children with special needs a plus • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills • Must be highly motivated and self-directed
Responsibilities: • Work collaboratively with individual student teams • Provide Case Manager services, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; liaison with general education teachers; communication with home; running Team meetings • Attend PPTs and other meetings for assigned students and present up to date information on progress toward goals and objectives • Conduct and present educational testing results, using this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives • Collect and manage data pertaining to various student goals and objectives • Ensure that all related services and class accommodations are being implemented in the appropriate settings • Participate in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school-wide faculty • Adapt and modify curriculum materials and instructional approaches; serve as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with a diverse learner population • Implement and monitor behavior support and incentive plans for assigned students • Testing and instruction at the middle and elementary schools may be required
Applications: Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site: www.er9.org A direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp
Applicants Must Submit the Following: • Formal letter of application • Resume • Three letters of recommendation • Copy of transcripts of all post-secondary education (official transcripts will be required at time of hire) • Copy of CT certification - Comprehensive Special Education
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.