K-2 (Special Education)

Enfield School District • Enfield, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Enfield Public Schools is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Special Education K-2 Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will support young learners’ academic, social, and emotional development and provide a joyful, developmentally appropriate introduction to school. This position emphasizes building foundational skills and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Requirements

• Valid CTDOE certification in Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 (165)
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related Special Education
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and kindergarten instructional practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching kindergarten or early primary grades
• Experience integrating technology in developmentally appropriate ways
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood instruction
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive school community

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned lesson plans that integrate early childhood and special education best practices, including differentiated instruction, explicit teaching, and individualized supports
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and academic growth of all students, including those with diverse learning needs
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including play-based, hands-on, and multi-sensory approaches, with appropriate scaffolding, visual supports, and structured routines to ensure accessibility for all learners
• Support the development of early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills through evidence-based and developmentally responsive practices
• Foster curiosity, communication, creativity, and collaboration while promoting student engagement and independence
• Assess and monitor student progress using ongoing formative assessment practices and use data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families to support student learning and development across home and school settings
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, families, and the broader school community to support inclusive practices and meet individual student needs
• Participate in ongoing professional learning to remain current with early childhood standards, special education practices, and effective instructional strategies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level