DSAP Eligible - Special Education Teacher - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Wallingford, CT

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a DSAP-eligible Special Education Teacher to support students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support. The teacher diagnoses and addresses learning and skill gaps, collaborates with school teams and families, and delivers SESI evidence-based learning and instructional models alongside positive behavioral interventions and support. SESI describes its approach as using innovative learning environments, smaller class sizes, and support services to help students reach their potential. The role involves teaching and providing individualized attention to students from diverse backgrounds, using assessment data to guide instruction, tracking progress toward goals, and contributing to the school’s daily operations. The position requires responding to student needs and maintaining student and team-member safety, including using de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary. The posting lists a starting salary of $60,000 per year and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet students’ needs.
Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Collaborate with team members to foster critical thinking and academic rigor.
Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
Use de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and team-member safety.
Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals, and develop and maintain required forms and files.
Participate in daily school functions, including morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties, as well as conferences, meetings, and training.