THS Special Education Instructor

State of Connecticut • Stamford, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is recruiting a Special Education Instructor at J M Wright Technical High School in Stamford, Connecticut. CTECS prepares trade-bound students to meet Connecticut’s skilled workforce needs through trade and academic programming. The instructor educates students with and without disabilities and case-manages students with disabilities, using high expectations, current teaching practices, differentiated instruction, and assistive technology across disciplines.

The role includes adapting curriculum, collaborating with content-area and trade instructors, supporting student discourse and self-advocacy, assessing transition needs, communicating with families and the community, and creating a student-centered classroom. The position follows a ten-month academic calendar of 188 days and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week. The posting lists salary as VS01–VS02, derived from the State Vocational Federation of Teachers, without specifying a dollar range.

Requirements

• At appointment, hold a valid Connecticut State Board of Education certificate in accordance with state educator certification regulations, with a secondary school endorsement.
• For special education instructor eligibility, hold an active Connecticut teaching certificate in one of the listed comprehensive special education areas: 065 (PK–12), 165 (PreK–12), or 265 (1–12), or be eligible for a Connecticut teaching certificate in the subject area, including ARC candidates.
• The application must specify qualifications and be submitted by the posting deadline.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high school setting (grades 9–12).
• Trade career referral experience.
• Professional experience providing services, accommodations, progress monitoring, and case management for high school students.
• Experience using varied assessments to inform instruction and promote learning.
• Experience fostering and facilitating learning, classroom management, and behavior intervention plans.
• Experience communicating ideas and objectives orally and in writing.
• Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office and Google Products.

Responsibilities

• Case-manage assigned students and oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of their IEPs.
• Plan and deliver reading, writing, and mathematics instruction using accommodations and modifications aligned with IEP goals.
• Collaborate with academic and trade instructors to co-plan differentiated lessons.
• Maintain accurate, compliant special education records under district, state, and federal requirements.
• Facilitate PPT meetings and prepare documentation showing student progress and needs.
• Design, administer, and report triennial evaluations using multiple assessment methods.
• Contribute data to Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Create a structured, positive classroom environment that promotes appropriate behavior, safety, and workforce readiness.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction, materials, and assessments to meet diverse learning needs.
• Communicate with families, collaborate with staff, follow Connecticut professional standards, and meet mandated reporting obligations.
• Make curriculum accommodations and modifications and work collaboratively with content-area teachers to promote equitable access.
• Support student discourse, self-advocacy, and transition planning.
• Engage in parent and community outreach, consultation, and collaboration.
• Participate in professional learning.

Benefits

• Option to maintain the State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or enroll in the State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Sick and personal leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying student loans after 10 years of service
• Tuition reimbursement
• Extra income opportunities
• Professional development
• Career growth within the system

What This Job Offers

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