Special Education Resource Teacher (Pk-8)

Bridgeport Public Schools•Bridgeport, CT

23h

About The Position

The Special Education Resource Teacher develops plans for students, manages the classroom environment, provides instruction, and assesses students’ knowledge, needs, abilities, and progress. When appropriate, the teacher plans and produces presentations that exhibit students’ work, talent, or athletic skills. The teacher is responsible for developing students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and consulting with relevant school personnel to provide the modifications and accommodations required by those plans. The position involves working with students in a vocational setting. The teacher should be interested in vocational training and in taking 10–12 students out to work daily, and enjoy working with students with intellectual disabilities. The role is for the 2026–2027 school year at Park City Magnet. Salary follows the applicable contract and is commensurate with experience and qualifications; the listed BA–6th Year salary range is $51,079–$107,539.

Requirements

Connecticut teaching certification (165), Comprehensive Special Education PK–12.
Experience using educational technology.
Demonstrated responsibility for self-growth, professional improvement, and ongoing self-reflection or self-evaluation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and human relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Three years of successful teaching experience in an urban setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop plans for students and manage the classroom environment.
Provide instruction and assess students’ knowledge, needs, abilities, and progress.
When appropriate, plan and produce presentations that exhibit students’ work, talent, or athletic skills.
Develop students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and consult with necessary school personnel to provide mandated modifications and accommodations.
Demonstrate current knowledge of the subject taught and knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to teaching and learning.
Show awareness of and respect for diversity of cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
Identify and sequence goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments that address individual differences.
Plan and implement effective lesson designs, including lesson plans that incorporate appropriate technology and instructional aids.
Align assessments with instructional objectives and formative assessment.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on student questions and performance.
Communicate with students individually and collectively about their needs and progress.
Maintain high expectations for student learning and behavior.
Maintain a safe, orderly classroom through consistent routines, transitions, and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of national, state, and local standards.
Use data consistently and proficiently to inform instruction.
Develop and maintain systems for group and individual records.
Establish rapport and foster positive reinforcement.
Support vocational training, including taking 10–12 students out to work daily.