Elementary Special Education Teacher - Resource Instruction

Branford Public Schools•Murphy, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Branford Public Schools is seeking an Itinerant Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, focusing on Resource Instruction and Co-teaching. This position will serve students at Mary R Tisko and John B. Sliney Elementary Schools. The role involves delivering targeted instruction, providing in-class support through co-teaching, managing a caseload of students with IEPs, implementing accommodations, and collaborating with families and other professionals.

Requirements

Required Certification: 165
Experience with IEP development and implementation.
Experience with differentiated instruction and accommodations.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Design and implement individualized lesson plans within the resource room to address specific IEP goals, focusing on intensive remediation in core academic areas.
Collaborate with general education teachers to co-teach, adapt curriculum, and provide real-time accommodations, ensuring students fully access the core curriculum within their least restrictive environment.
Serve as the primary case manager for a designated roster of students, including tracking progress, writing comprehensive IEPs, and facilitating annual review meetings.
Modify assignments, assessments, and classroom environments to match diverse learning profiles, utilizing assistive technology and specialized instructional strategies.
Maintain proactive, ongoing communication with families, general education teachers, and related service providers to ensure unified support for student success.