Special Education Instructor

State of Connecticut • Waterbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is hiring a Special Education Instructor at W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in Waterbury, Connecticut. The position is full-time, first shift, Monday through Friday, for 35 hours per week, and follows a ten-month academic calendar of 188 days per year. The salary is listed as VS01–VS02 and is derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers; no dollar range is provided.

The instructor educates students with and without disabilities and case manages students with disabilities. The role uses differentiated instruction, accommodations and modifications, assistive technology, and current teaching practices across academic and trade disciplines. The instructor works with content-area and trade teachers, supports student discourse and self-advocacy, addresses transition needs, collaborates with families and the community, and participates in professional learning.

Applicants must hold an active Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the listed comprehensive special education areas: 065 or 165 (PK–12), or 265 (1–12). The posting also states that incumbents must possess, at appointment, a valid Connecticut State Board of Education certificate with a secondary school endorsement.

Requirements

• Active Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12; 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12; or 265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12.
• At appointment, a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with state certification regulations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of experience in a high school setting (grades 9–12).
• Trade career referral experience.
• Professional experience providing services, accommodations, progress monitoring, and case management for students in a high school setting.
• Experience using varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience fostering and facilitating learning, classroom management, and behavior intervention plans.
• Experience communicating ideas and objectives orally and in writing.
• Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Products.

Responsibilities

• Case manage assigned students and oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of their IEPs.
• Plan and deliver reading, writing, and mathematics instruction using accommodations and modifications aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with academic and trade instructors to co-plan lessons that support differentiated instruction.
• Maintain accurate, compliant special education records under district, state, and federal requirements.
• Facilitate PPT meetings and prepare documentation of student progress and needs.
• Design, administer, and report triennial evaluations using multiple assessment methods.
• Contribute data for Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Create a structured, positive classroom environment that promotes appropriate behavior, safety, and workforce readiness.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction, materials, and assessments to meet diverse learning needs.
• Communicate with families, collaborate with staff, follow Connecticut professional standards, and meet mandated reporting obligations.
• Make curriculum accommodations and modifications and collaborate with content-area teachers to promote equitable access.
• Support student discourse, self-advocacy, and transition planning; engage in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration.
• Participate in professional learning.

Benefits

• Option to maintain the State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System.
• A variety of medical and dental plans.
• Sick and personal leave.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of qualifying service.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Extra income opportunities.
• Professional development.
• Career growth within the system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed