Teaching and Learning Specialist

Connecticut REAP•New Milford, CT

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About The Position

New Milford Public Schools has an exciting Anticipated Vacancy for an Excellent with a blend of teaching and teacher leadership responsibilities: 1.0 FTE Position: POSITION: PreKSpecial Education Teacher (.5 FTE)/PreK Transition Specialist (.5 FTE) START DATE - January 2026 New Milford Public Schools serves approximately 3,500 students from prekindergarten through 12th grade with the support of 645 staff, including 355 certified staff, providing a comprehensive education focused on academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement. The district includes two elementary schools, an intermediate school, Schaghticoke Middle School and New Milford High School, all dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The district also values strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the community to enhance student success.

Requirements

A Connecticut State teaching certificate in special education (165, 112, or 113);
Possess solid, current knowledge about the area of preschool instruction, specially designed instruction, CTELDS, leading the transition from B-3 and or referral to PreK special education programming, facilitating the PPT process at the preK grade level
Possess a well-developed capacity to work constructively with teachers, support staff, administrative supervisory staff and parents;
Possess the capacity for and be comfortable with a variety of collaborative models for creating and sustaining promising conditions for learning;
Possess an informed knowledge of and appreciation for differentiation and the CTELDS;
Be able and willing to work directly with individuals and staff groups to improve the delivery of instruction and related services in the least restrictive environment;
Be committed to integrating instructional activities and programs across the curriculum;

Responsibilities

Teaches morning session of PreK students in an inclusive classroom setting
Chairs or participates in Pre K PPT meetings in order to promote inclusion and least restrictive practices;
Serves as district point of contact for all PreK related referrals including from Birth to 3 providers and agencies
Promotes and models best practices in co teaching and collaboration to ensure least restrictive environments for students;
Assist in the management and inventory of instructional materials and equipment;
Promote staff development in special education and related services area;
Keep current on developments in the field of special education and related services;
Assist in the resolution of instructional conflicts and issues that may arise among a teacher and/or parent;
Provide input for the evaluation of paraeducator staff;
Assume such other duties within areas of responsibility as shall be assigned by the Director of Special Services.