Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher JobID: 970 Position Type: Middle School Teaching/Special EducationDate Posted: 11/5/2026Location: Woodbury Middle SchoolDate Available: 11/30/2026 Closing Date: 11/18/2026 Additional Information: Show/HideRegion 14 Vacancy POSITION: Special Education Teacher 1.0 FTELOCATION: Woodbury Middle SchoolSTART DATE: November 30, 2026DEADLINE: November 18, 2026GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Woodbury Middle School Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with colleagues and parents to effectively develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs to ensure their continued growth and increased access to grade level curriculum across their classes. Woodbury Middle School teachers are leaders in their fields and specialize in meeting students' needs in and across a variety of State and National Standards. Woodbury Middle School classroom teachers work with their instructional leaders and Special Education colleagues to continually develop research-based lessons that meet the needs of all students. A commitment to researching and implementing effective and dynamic instructional strategies is required. The candidate must demonstrate the following:Instruct in accordance with the Region 14 teacher job descriptionProvide direct instruction to special education students across grade levelsOversee paraeducator staff relative to students on caseloadEstablish and maintain frequent communication with parents of students on caseload;Evaluate students as needed using standards based and curriculum-based methods and employ a variety of instructional strategies to meet these needsDevelop and evaluate measurable goals and objectives, collecting progress monitoring data and coding progress of goals and objectives.Attend PPTs and assist with conducting functional behavioral assessments and designing behavior intervention plansConsult and collaborate with teachers, related service staff, student service support staff and administrators in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting and in the best interest of the studentsPursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of changes in the fieldParticipate in professional learning opportunities provided by the district and incorporate new learning into instructional practicesPerform additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certificationSALARY: For complete details regarding salary and benefits eligibility, please review the Nonnewaug Teachers' Association Contract WORK YEAR: By ContractQUALIFICATIONS: State of Connecticut Special Education 165 Certification RequiredUNION AFFILIATION: Nonnewaug Teachers AssociationCandidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.APPLY ONLINE:Letter of intentResume3 letters of referenceTranscriptsProof of CertificationThe Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, 5 Minortown Road, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 (203) 263-0416