Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Connecticut REAP•Winsted, CT

56d•$44,147 - $97,776

About The Position

Winchester Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Teacher to strengthen our students' academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills while enabling the student to maximize his/her potential and ability to return to mainstream classes. The Special Education Teacher will implement an education program that facilitates the treatment process in compliance with the student's IEP. Position Purpose: The Special Education Teacher: Administers and evaluates educational diagnostic testing; Performs behavioral observations; Create instructional opportunities that support students' academic, social and personal development; Designs tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students' prior learning and advance the students toward important learning goals; Collect, graph and analyze academic and behavioral data; Manages students behaviors by successfully implementing de-escalation strategies; Participate in therapeutic holds in accordance with CPI as a last resort; Work with Teacher Support personnel; Assist in providing updated written progress reports as requested by supervisor, other team members and parents.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters Preferred) in Special Education, equivalent experience and training
Valid CT Teaching License
Experience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solving
Ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization
Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with teachers, administrators, and parents, in a variety of settings
Very good command of oral and written English language and ability to present effectively to large groups
Ability to write valid IEP's and to follow IDEA procedures
Valid Connecticut Driver's license and reliable transportation for on the job travel
Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in the physical management of students in crisis
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job is preferred
Maintains the integrity of confidential information pertaining to students, staff, or district patrons
The ability to work professionally and lead a team of staff.
Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education, and special education law, and appropriate instructional subjects. Knowledge of differentiating the mainstream curriculum.
Must pass federal and local background checks
Must have reliable transportation
Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

It is preferred that the teacher is knowledgeable in de-escalation strategies and has experience with non-violent crisis prevention interventions.

Responsibilities

Implement Behavioral and Functional Assessments for students as well as progress monitoring with strong data collection and data-driven decision skills.
Assist and support building and District staff and parents in the data-driven development, implementation and revision of student behavior intervention plans
Facilitate team processes, including problem-solving, pre-referral intervention, and IEP development for special needs students
Provide support to staff in all areas related to emotional disturbance and behavioral disorders and interventions
Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services
Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved
Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical skill