Special Education Instructor

State of Connecticut • Meriden, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Special Education Instructor looking to bring your passion to the State of Connecticut and continue to transform the lives of Connecticut youth? If so, please consider joining our! At the State of Connecticut, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) we are recruiting for Special Education Instructors to join our team at H.C. Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden, CT and Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, CT. A CTECS Special Education Instructor is responsible for the education of students with and without disabilities and the case management of students with disabilities by employing a variety of teaching practices that reflect high learning expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, differentiated instructional strategies, and assistive technology in all discipline areas including, but not limited to the following: making accommodations and/or modifications to the curriculum and working collaboratively with content area teachers to ensure equity to all students, fostering a gradual release of responsibility, fostering student discourse, encouraging and supporting self-advocacy, designing and assessing transition needs, engaging in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration, creation of a student centered classroom environment that is conducive to learning, being knowledgeable in administering a variety of assessment batteries, and participation in professional learning. We are seeking a dedicated and student-centered Special Education Instructor to join our team and support learners in achieving academic, behavioral, and career readiness success. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about inclusive practices, skilled in collaboration, and committed to preparing students with diverse learning needs for meaningful participation in both school and the skilled workforce.

Requirements

• Possess an active State of Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the following areas: 065 Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 or 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 or 265 Comprehensive Special Education, 1–12 OR be Eligible for a State of Connecticut teaching certificate in subject area (includes ARC candidates).
• Possess at time of appointment a valid certificate issued by the Connecticut State Board of Education in accordance with the Certification Regulations Concerning State Educator Certificates, Permits and Authorizations, with a secondary school endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years’ experience in a high school setting (9-12 education).
• Trade career referral experience.
• Professional experience related to providing services, accommodation’s, monitoring progress, and case management of students within a high school setting.
• Experience with varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience with fostering and facilitating learning, classroom management, and behavior intervention plans.
• Experience delivering ideas and objectives through oral and written communication.
• Experience utilizing computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Products

Responsibilities

• Education of students with and without disabilities
• Case management of students with disabilities
• Employing a variety of teaching practices that reflect high learning expectations and current pedagogy of teaching and learning methods, differentiated instructional strategies, and assistive technology in all discipline areas
• Making accommodations and/or modifications to the curriculum
• Working collaboratively with content area teachers to ensure equity to all students
• Fostering a gradual release of responsibility
• Fostering student discourse
• Encouraging and supporting self-advocacy
• Designing and assessing transition needs
• Engaging in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration
• Creation of a student centered classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Administering a variety of assessment batteries
• Participation in professional learning

Benefits

• Option to maintain 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extra Income Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Career Growth within our System

What This Job Offers

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