Special Education Teacher

EdAdvance • Torrington, CT

21h • Onsite

About The Position

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives. Mission EdAdvance, exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach — grounded in the " 3C's ", Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents. EdAdvance offers positions that provide freedom from many of the other time constraints and obstacles that can detract from the teaching profession. Our schools are very well staffed with experienced administrative, related services, mental health, and behavioral professionals. In addition, our enrollment processes allow us to align the needs of our students to our specific programs, staffing levels, and resources, creating low student-teacher ratios and small caseload sizes. In short, our teachers spend more time doing what they know and love, teaching! Special Education Teacher - Grades 6 - 12 Full Time: Academic Calendar (185 School days) TRB Eligible Steps Middle and High School ~ Torrington, CT Start Date: August 24, 2026 Position is open until filled

Requirements

• Active Connecticut Certification in Special Education (Endorsement #: 065, 165 or 265)
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job

Nice To Haves

• Preference for those with cross-endorsement in a secondary content area
• Experience in all modules of CT-SEDS

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction and support for students who are enrolled in an outplacement educational program, serving students with social-emotional difficulties and communication and behavior challenges
• Develop measurable IEP goals and objectives and participate in progress monitoring
• Complete comprehensive achievement evaluations and written report to propose services and instructional needs
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
• Continuously collaborate with school team members to ensure fidelity of learner expectations across the school environment
• Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Other duties as may be assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed