Special Education Teacher - $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT
•$58,000 - $78,500•Onsite
About The Position
Klingberg Family Centers is seeking a Special Education Teacher for its Raymond Hill School, which serves elementary, middle, and high school students requiring specialized services in a safe and caring environment. The school is part of a private, nonprofit multi-service agency dedicated to helping children and families impacted by abuse, neglect, family problems, and mental health issues. Klingberg Family Centers is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree and state certification in special education required.
- Acquisition and maintenance of certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid required.
Nice To Haves
- Two to four years experience in relevant specialty area as special education teacher preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teaches one or more skills or courses to assigned students to guide them toward greater realization of potential.
- Reviews intake records, treatment plans, and the individual education program of each student.
- Participates in the development and monitoring of a special educational program for each student to include PPT/IEP meetings as mandated in state and federal regulations.
- Develops social, behavioral, and community living skills within the academic framework.
- Reviews the treatment goals and objectives of all students assigned to the classroom and consults with appropriate staff members to provide therapeutic responses to each.
- Establishes and maintains a comfortable classroom climate, provides stability, safety, security and discipline.
- Assures consistent, coordinated treatment within the classroom and fosters the development of confidence and self esteem.
- Participates in group meetings of Education Program staff to review student progress and to monitor the total treatment plan.
- Participates in conferences with family members, advises concerning student needs, behavior, and progress.
- Modifies education programs as appropriate.
- Participates in the supervision, evaluation and training of assigned staff assistants.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k plus a match
- Paid Holidays and Vacations
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Program
- $5,000 sign on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
