Special Education Inclusion Specialist

Orange, CT Public Schools•Orange, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Orange Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Inclusion Specialist for the District (PreK - 6). This is a one-year, grant-funded position starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The specialist will lead the district-wide implementation and continuous improvement of the Inclusive Intensive Support Network. Responsibilities include coaching and consulting with teachers and paraeducators, supporting inclusive scheduling, facilitating collaborative planning, developing paraeducators, facilitating school-based teams to increase meaningful participation of students with disabilities in general education, and creating sustainable systems and resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, General Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
Valid state teaching license or certification.
Strong commitment to supporting students with intensive needs and increasing inclusive practices.
Understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive scheduling strategies, and curriculum modifications.
Proven ability to coach and mentor adult learners (teachers and paraeducators).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate collaborative planning and build trust across diverse teams.
Excellent organizational and project management skills to coordinate a district-wide initiative.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the districtwide implementation and continuous improvement of the Inclusive Intensive Support Network.
Provide ongoing coaching, technical assistance, and embedded professional development to general and special education teachers.
Support school leadership and counseling teams in implementing inclusive scheduling practices through strategic, high-quality schedule design.
Facilitate effective collaborative planning sessions between co-teachers, specialists, and general educators to ensure lesson accessibility and alignment with student needs.
Provide targeted, hands-on coaching and training for paraeducators to effectively support student independence and inclusion.
Assist school-based teams in developing actionable strategies to increase the meaningful participation of students with disabilities within general education environments.
Create sustainable systems, resources, and frameworks that will outlast the one-year grant period, ensuring long-term inclusive success across all schools.