SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES•Ansonia, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Teacher needed for ACES at Ansonia Middle School, Ansonia, CT. The ACES Program serves students in grades 6-8. Our program seeks to; provide a challenging, diverse learning environment which meets the individual and diverse needs of each student with special needs. to create an integrated curriculum which maximizes the use of technology and social-emotional learning in order to communicate effectively; to encourage partnerships with families and community resources for the purpose of enriching the educational programs to ensure a safe school environment through developing, implementing, and communicating clear expectations and guidelines for safety procedures; and to support students through graduation with academic and social-emotional needs

Requirements

Connecticut teacher certification in special education required.
Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program and are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

Responsibilities

Encourages communication to create a positive working and learning environment
Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies, demonstrating oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner
Assists with the orderly scheduling and implementation of a transdisciplinary program
Organizes time, space, materials, equipment and personnel for effective instruction and/or project completion
Develops and/or implements appropriate behavior management strategies
Plans instruction to achieve objectives
Develops and monitors behavioral objectives to meet learners' needs
Participates in PPTs, conferences, meetings and other activities, as assigned
Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation, and on-going professional improvement
Supports program and agency goals and acts as an advocate for students, including the maintenance of confidentiality
Submits required reports in a timely manner, including child reporting forms
Varies instructional materials, activities and techniques including technological advances, as appropriate
Enhances student learning with resources and experiences from other educational and community agencies
Demonstrates data collection techniques for improved instructional decision making
Demonstrates knowledge and application of the facilitation of reading, writing, and mathematics
Demonstrates knowledge of standards based instruction and reporting
Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to learning with groups and individuals
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use current and/or appropriate assessment instruments and practices
Develops clear and specific written documentation of assessment results
Participates in the on-going evaluation of students
Maintains on-going assessment of learner progress through written documentation