Special Education Teacher

Region 14 Vacancy Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 10/2/2026 Location: Bethlehem Elementary School Date Available: ASAP POSITION: Special Education Teacher LOCATION: Bethlehem Elementary School

START DATE: ASAP

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Bethlehem Elementary School Special Education Teacher works collaboratively with colleagues and parents to effectively develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs to ensure their continued growth and increased access to grade level curriculum across their classes. Bethlehem Elementary School teachers are leaders in their fields and specialize in meeting students' needs in and across a variety of State and National Standards. Bethlehem Elementary School classroom teachers work with their instructional leaders and Special Education colleagues to continually develop research-based lessons that meet the needs of all students. A commitment to researching and implementing effective and dynamic instructional strategies is required. Instruct in accordance with the Region 14 teacher job description Provide direct instruction to special education students across grade levels Oversee paraeducator staff relative to students on caseload Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents of students on caseload; Evaluate students as needed using standards based and curriculum based methods and employ a variety of instructional strategies to meet these needs Develop and evaluate measurable goals and objectives, collecting progress monitoring data and coding progress of goals and objectives. Attend PPTs and assist with conducting functional behavioral assessments and designing behavior intervention plans Consult and collaborate with teachers, related service staff, student service support staff and administrators in understanding and meeting the needs of students in the school setting and in the best interest of the students Pursue continuous professional growth to stay abreast of changes in the field Participate in professional learning opportunities provided by the district and incorporate new learning into instructional practices Perform additional duties, where appropriate, which are assigned within the scope of employment and certification QUALIFICATIONS: State of Connecticut Special Education 165 Certification Required UNION AFFILIATION: Nonnewaug Teachers Association Candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Regional School District 14 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices as set forth in compliance with the Office of Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Regional School District 14 Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact: Dina Ericson, Director of Student Services, Regional School District 14, PO Box 469, Woodbury, CT 06798 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Region 14 School District