Special Education Teacher

Aspire Living & Learning•Stamford, CT

5d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aspire Living & Learning is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its state-approved Kindergarten through 12th grade special education school in Stamford, Connecticut. The program serves students with academic and social or behavioral needs and uses evidence-based instruction and data-based decision-making grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis. Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching are primary instructional methods, supported by school-wide behavior systems and explicit instruction in social and behavioral skills. Students receive one-on-one and small-group instruction, with skills practiced and reinforced throughout the school day. The teacher manages a classroom caseload of up to 10 students, implements academic and behavioral programming, and oversees each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher directly supervises and delegates responsibilities to assigned Instructional Assistants and one-on-one ABA Therapists, and collaborates with the BCBA and other team members to develop and implement student programming. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The stated annual salary range is $65,000–$95,000.

Requirements

Connecticut certification in special education, DSAP, or eligibility as a Long-Term Substitute.
Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis, Precision Teaching, or Direct Instruction.
Some experience working with students with challenging behaviors.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of appropriate referral procedures.
Ability to remain composed and adhere to best practices under duress.
Valid driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Empathy, enthusiasm, and dedication to helping others.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Therap.

Responsibilities

Manage a classroom caseload of up to 10 students.
Implement academic and behavioral programming.
Oversee implementation of each student’s IEP.
Directly supervise and delegate responsibilities to assigned Instructional Assistants and one-on-one ABA Therapists.
Collaborate with the BCBA and other team members to develop and implement student programming.

Benefits

Eight weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple medical plan options and vision coverage included at no extra cost.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts through JOON, with monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 2% of salary.
Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
Training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Telehealth services.