Special Education Teacher

Oak Hill/Gilead • Hartford, CT

36d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak Hill School’s is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, and compassionate Certified Special Education Teacher to join our growing team. This is more than a teaching position—it is an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of students with disabilities while achieving professional growth and personal fulfillment. As a Certified Special Education Teacher, you will lead and inspire a classroom team while creating engaging, individualized learning experiences that help students achieve their educational, functional, social, and independence goals. At Oak Hill School’s, we set the standard by partnering with people with disabilities to provide services and solutions that promote independence, education, health, and dignity. This role will directly support our mission by helping us identify and address the diverse needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Grow Your Teaching Career at Oak Hill School’s. We are committed to empowering not only the individuals we serve—but also our employees. When you join Oak Hill School’s, you will have access to the support, resources, and opportunities needed to take your teaching career to the next level. The Certified Special Education Teacher works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In this role, you will plan, organize, and facilitate student instruction while providing leadership and direction to the classroom team. You will develop, implement, and monitor individualized programs designed to strengthen students' academic, vocational, social, behavioral, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) skills. Your work will help students build greater independence, confidence, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Connecticut Department of Education Special Education Teacher Certification preferred
• Experience in an educational environment and/or working with individuals with disabilities is strongly encouraged
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• A passion for developing and inspiring both students and classroom staff

Nice To Haves

• Candidates currently pursuing a Master's degree in Special Education are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of each student's individual strengths, needs, and educational goals.
• Develop and implement individualized educational programs designed to meet student needs and promote consistency in program delivery.
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), in accordance with each student's Planning and Placement Team (PPT) process and formal and informal assessments.
• Complete student assessments and ecological inventories to support interdisciplinary team objectives.
• Implement instructional programming across academic, ADL, behavioral, therapeutic, and other individualized learning areas.
• Develop and coordinate student schedules and daily routines.
• Prepare and submit quarterly progress reports and participate in quarterly meetings with parents and families.
• Use differentiated and evidence-based instructional strategies to help students construct meaning, apply new learning, and achieve individual goals.
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback to students, parents, and support staff.
• Plan instructional content aligned with educational standards while building upon each student's prior knowledge and abilities.
• Complete thematic planning, master scheduling, and scaffolded instruction.
• Collaborate with the trans-disciplinary team to exchange information, evaluate student progress, and determine appropriate program modifications.
• Lead, encourage, coach, and inspire classroom employees to provide exceptional support to students.
• Train and evaluate assigned classroom staff.
• Conduct monthly one-to-one meetings and annual performance evaluations with assigned employees.
• Create a positive, collaborative, and student-centered classroom environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career pathways and advancement opportunities
• Paid training, education, and certification support as necessary
• A collaborative and mission-driven team
• Highly competitive salary
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Paid holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Oak Hill School’s funds 50% of your medical deductible through an HSA
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 9.5% Oak Hill School’s contribution—at no cost to you
• Free and low-cost life insurance options
• Free long-term disability insurance
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career pathways and advancement opportunities
• Staff recognition and appreciation
• Paid training, education, and certification as necessary
• CPR training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level