Secondary Comprehensive Learning Program Special Education Teacher

Oxford Public Schools•Oxford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Secondary Comprehensive Learning Program Special Education Teacher Anticipated to begin at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Provide direct instruction in functional academics, daily living skills, vocational readiness, community skills, and social-emotional learning. Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and state special education regulations. Collect and analyze student performance data to monitor progress and adjust instruction and interventions. Provide transition-focused programming Facilitate inclusion opportunities in general education classes, electives, school activities, and community settings based on student needs and IEP goals. Collaborate with general education teachers to support accommodations, modifications, and inclusive instructional practices. Implement evidence-based practices for students with ASD including visual supports, structured teaching, communication supports, and positive behavior interventions. Develop and maintain behavior support plans in collaboration with the IEP team, behavior specialists, and families. Support communication development using AAC systems as appropriate, and collaborate with speech-language pathologists and related service providers. Coordinate and manage paraprofessionals, providing guidance and feedback to ensure consistent student support. Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and transition planning. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, evaluations, eligibility determinations, and annual review meetings. Maintain accurate documentation including service logs, progress reports, lesson plans, and compliance paperwork. Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment that promotes student dignity and independence.

Requirements

Special Education Teacher certification
Experience with students with ASD
Knowledge of IDEA and state special education regulations
Experience with AAC systems
Experience with behavior support plans
Experience with data collection and analysis
Experience with transition planning

Nice To Haves

Experience with visual supports
Experience with structured teaching
Experience with communication supports
Experience with positive behavior interventions

Responsibilities

Provide direct instruction in functional academics, daily living skills, vocational readiness, community skills, and social-emotional learning.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with IDEA and state special education regulations.
Collect and analyze student performance data to monitor progress and adjust instruction and interventions.
Provide transition-focused programming.
Facilitate inclusion opportunities in general education classes, electives, school activities, and community settings based on student needs and IEP goals.
Collaborate with general education teachers to support accommodations, modifications, and inclusive instructional practices.
Implement evidence-based practices for students with ASD including visual supports, structured teaching, communication supports, and positive behavior interventions.
Develop and maintain behavior support plans in collaboration with the IEP team, behavior specialists, and families.
Support communication development using AAC systems as appropriate, and collaborate with speech-language pathologists and related service providers.
Coordinate and manage paraprofessionals, providing guidance and feedback to ensure consistent student support.
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and transition planning.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, evaluations, eligibility determinations, and annual review meetings.
Maintain accurate documentation including service logs, progress reports, lesson plans, and compliance paperwork.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment that promotes student dignity and independence.