Substitute Teacher / Special Education

Connecticut REAP • Ledyard, CT

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About The Position

Ledyard Middle School is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education teacher for our RISE program beginning in February 2026 and continuing through the end of May (based on the needs of the district). The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for curriculum and lesson planning and delivery, as well as assessing students and writing effective IEPs. Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs, and parent meetings is an essential component of this position. The teacher must be skilled in providing on-going training and supervision to paraprofessionals and general educators in order to implement IEPs with fidelity.

Requirements

• Connecticut Special Education Certification required (165, 065 or 265)
• 3+ years special education teaching experience (preferred but not mandatory)
• Training in and experience with implementing a behavior support program (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience with providing executive functioning instruction to support general education access

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
• Strong understanding of students with cognitive and behavioral disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Demonstrated ability to write accurate and thorough assessment reports, IEP's and progress reports
• Ability to positively engage teachers, students and families in the learning process
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve learning for all students
• Ability to use data to make instructional decisions

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and lesson planning and delivery
• Assessing students and writing effective IEPs
• Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs, and parent meetings
• Providing on-going training and supervision to paraprofessionals and general educators

Benefits

• Daily rate for substitute teachers is $130
• Daily rate for long term substitute teachers with certification is $278.61 beyond the 40th consecutive day worked in the same assignment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs