Special Education Teacher

AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES • North Haven, CT

1d • $54,987 - $108,199

About The Position

ACES Mill Road School is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and collaborative Special Education Teacher to join its K–8 educational team. Mill Road School serves students with diverse learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through highly individualized, trauma-informed programming designed to help students achieve academic, behavioral, and personal success. Teachers create structured, engaging learning environments where students develop confidence, independence, and skills for success in school and beyond. They work alongside behavior analysts, social workers, related service providers, and instructional support staff to foster a safe, restorative, and inclusive school community.

The program provides individualized learning environments responsive to students’ strengths, abilities, and educational goals. It delivers instruction using evidence-based practices, differentiated instruction, and meaningful technology integration; integrates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports throughout the school day; and builds partnerships with families, sending districts, and community agencies. The restorative learning environment promotes positive relationships and emotional regulation. The program prepares students with the skills needed to succeed in their least restrictive educational environment and future settings.

Requirements

• Connecticut teacher certification in special education is required.
• Knowledge and application of reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Knowledge of standards-based instruction and reporting.
• Ability to establish and maintain an environment conducive to learning for groups and individuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to use current or appropriate assessment instruments and practices.
• Ability to develop clear and specific written documentation of assessment results.
• Ability to participate in ongoing student evaluation and document learner progress.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program who are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Apply standards-based instruction and reporting.
• Establish and maintain learning-conducive environments for groups and individuals.
• Use current and appropriate assessment instruments and practices.
• Develop clear, specific written documentation of assessment results.
• Participate in the ongoing evaluation of students.
• Maintain ongoing written assessment documentation of learner progress.
• Collaborate with behavior analysts, social workers, related service providers, instructional support staff, families, sending districts, and community agencies to support student growth.

What This Job Offers

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