id='p2566_'>Special Education Teacher - Functional Skills Instruction JobID: 2566
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education
Date Posted:
6/26/2026
Location:
WIS - 185 Damascus Rd. Branford, CT 06405
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
07/10/2026
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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