Special Education Teacher - Hamden, CT

Job Description

Job Description

Step into a rewarding opportunity where your expertise in special education will ignite growth and confidence in young learners. This contract position, starting immediately and extending through mid-June 2027, centers on supporting a small caseload of six PreK through third-grade students in a life skills-focused classroom. Each student receives 1:1 paraeducator support, and you'll collaborate with a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician and Board Certified Behavior Analyst to deliver individualized instruction using discrete trial methods.

What You’ll Need:

• Valid and active Special Education Teacher Certification for Connecticut
• Solid foundation in life skills and experience using discrete trial instruction
• Enthusiasm for working with PreK-3rd grade students
• Openness to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Commitment to fostering a nurturing, progress-driven classroom environment

Role Highlights:

• Deliver specialized instruction to a manageable caseload, tailoring lessons and strategies to individual IEPs
• Collaborate with paraeducators, RBT, and BCBA to maximize student outcomes
• Develop lesson plans and monitor developmental milestones
• Build positive rapport with students and their families to enhance learning
• Participate in IEP meetings, data collection, and program development

Enjoy a workweek of 32.5 hours, Monday through Friday, in a supportive environment designed for maximum student and educator success.

In addition to a highly competitive pay rate and weekly pay, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a matching 401k, and a flexible spending account.

Your skills can transform lives and contribute to lasting progress—take the next step in your career and apply today to make a meaningful impact in a specialized classroom setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.34 to $48.34. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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