Classroom Teacher / Special Education

Connecticut REAP•Watertown, CT

48d

About The Position

Special Education Teacher Position Title: Special Education Teacher Location: Swift Middle School Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and Building Administrator Job ID: #2451 Internal Close Date: November 29, 2025 External Close Date: December 13, 2025 Anticipated Start Date: February 2, 2026

Requirements

Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #165

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred).
Valid state teaching certification in Special Education.
Experience and affinity for working with students that have diverse academic, social and emotional needs at the secondary level.
Understanding of special education laws and regulations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Helps to create a positive classroom and school culture
Provides academic, social and emotional education and supports through the preparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessons
Case manages the development and implementation of IEPs for students assigned to their caseload
Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs
Conducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social, emotional or behavioral needs and recommending courses of action that maximize learning
Observes, collects data, and evaluates students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives and prepares/shares reports on students' performance
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
Provides differentiated and integrated instruction for all academic content areas
Works with all staff to modify and accommodate for students with special needs to facilitate their access to classroom instruction, activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
Directs, schedules and assists in training paraprofessional staff to support students' learning
Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator