Special Education Teacher (PreK)

Bridgeport Public Schools•Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

Bridgeport Public Schools is hiring a district-wide Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. The 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 showcase student work, talents, or athletic skills. The teacher is responsible for developing students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and consulting with necessary school personnel to provide the modifications and accommodations specified in each IEP. The position focuses on students with intellectual disabilities in a vocational setting. The successful candidate will be interested in vocational training and enjoy taking 10–12 students out to work daily. The salary range is $51,079–$107,539, according to the BEA contract salary schedule.

Requirements

Connecticut teaching certification (165), Comprehensive Special Education K–12 or PK–12.
Experience using educational technology.
Responsibility for self-growth, professional improvement, 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.
Interest in vocational training and working with students with intellectual disabilities in a vocational setting.

Responsibilities

Develop student plans, manage the classroom environment, provide instruction, and assess students’ knowledge, needs, abilities, and progress.
Plan and produce presentations showcasing student work, talents, or athletic skills when appropriate.
Develop students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Consult with necessary school personnel to provide modifications and accommodations mandated by students’ IEPs.
Demonstrate comprehensive and current knowledge of the subject taught and knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to teaching and learning.
Respect students’ diverse cultural backgrounds and lifestyles.
Identify and sequence goals, objectives, strategies, and assessments that account for individual differences.
Plan and implement effective lesson designs; develop lesson plans incorporating appropriate technology and instructional aids.
Align assessments with instructional objectives using formative assessment.
Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on student questions and performance.
Communicate individually and collectively with students 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 and use data consistently to inform instruction.
Develop and maintain systems for group and individual records.
Establish rapport and foster positive reinforcement.
Support vocational training and take 10–12 students out to work daily.