Special Education Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K-12 students who need additional support to succeed in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools addressing students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The Special Education Teacher diagnoses and addresses learning, social, and emotional skill gaps; collaborates with school teams and families; and delivers personalized instruction using SESI’s evidence-based learning models and positive behavioral interventions and support framework. The role is based in smaller-class educational settings and supports students in reaching their potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role: CSDE 165 certification.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Work with students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use SESI instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, build confidence and character, and meet students’ needs.
Develop and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Maintain student records, including individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Track and document student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from locations within the school.
Collaborate with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance and support.