Job Description:
The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School in Hartford, CT, is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education Teacher for the period of September 21, 2026, through January 2, 2027, with the possibility of the assignment being extended through June 2027.
POSITION SUMMARY:
CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts blends academic excellence with unmatched artistic training to empower students for success in college, careers, and beyond. Our professional artist-instructors inspire students to expand their creative and academic abilities.
Special Education Teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal/program director performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Participates in PPTs and assists in developing Individual Educational Programs ("IEP") for students.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans.
- Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address students individualized needs.
- Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
- Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
COMPETENCIES:
Intrapersonal Competencies:
- Demonstrate a dedication to all learners - especially those historically marginalized.
- Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
Interpersonal Competencies:
- Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments (i.e., school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
- Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
Instructional Competencies:
- Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
- Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills with regard to learning.
Teaching/Subject Assignment Specific:
- The position may include providing specially designed instruction and/or instructional support to students with disabilities in core academic content areas, including English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, as assigned by the school.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
- Candidates must meet all applicable Connecticut certification requirements, including required educational preparation and assessments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Group Health Insurance Plans
- Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
- Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
- Comprehensive benefit time package
- Employee Assistance Program
To access addition new employee information, including a general benefits overview, please click: https://www.crec.org/careers/new-employees.php
JOB ID#14344 AT CREC: External Job Opportunities | Careers | Hartford, Connecticut