Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher EASTCONN EASTCONN CDT Program - Willimantic, Connecticut Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in EASTCONN Job Details Job ID: 5484481 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jan 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description EASTCONN is excited to announce an opening in our specialized Clinical, Developmental, and Therapeutic (CDT) program. This program is located in the Windham area and serves students in grades K‑12 who require specialized education and a more restrictive environment, having been outplaced from their sending districts in Northeastern Connecticut. The EASTCONN CDT program provides learners with a highly structured, supportive, and therapeutic setting designed to foster academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional success. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate full‑time Special Education Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing a supportive, structured, and therapeutic learning environment for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. What We Offer: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package Potential for a one‑time hire bonus Ongoing professional learning Requirements: CT Special Education Teacher certification (#165) Experience working with students with social, emotional and behavioral needs The ability to utilize physical management techniques to ensure safety, following training. Emergency Educator Certification Endorsements On Wednesday, December 1, the Connecticut State Board of Education adopted the following temporary emergency endorsements, effective for the 2021-22 school year: Emergency Generalist, PK-8 (#201) Emergency Generalist, 7-12 (#202) Emergency Teacher of English Language Learners, PK-12 (#204) Emergency PK Authorization for Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (#205). These endorsements may be issued to any educator who currently holds an appropriate Initial, Provisional, or Professional Educator Certificate, including interim certificates, upon a mutually agreed submission of the request by the LEA/District. Please see the attached Certification Alert for additional information. Requesting LEA/District personnel may access the ED 2020 form under the Bureau’s District Resources page here: Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance Participation in the Connecticut State Partnership Health Plan (where applicable) Retirement plan participation Paid sick leave, and personal leave (as applicable) Employer paid life insurance and voluntary employee paid supplemental life insurance available Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development opportunities Tuition reimbursement (where applicable) Eligibility for benefits is based on position and scheduled hours. At EASTCONN, we believe that diversity is key to our success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every listed qualification. Your passion, drive, and perspective are what matter most to us. As an EEO/AA employer, EASTCONN provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our policies.

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Position Type: Full‑Time Salary: $51,705 to $94,364 Per Year Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Melanie Marcaccio 376 Hartford Turnpike Hampton, Connecticut 06247 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Map The content you submit, offer, contribute, attach, post, or display (each a “Submission”) will be viewed by other users of the service who may or may not be accurately representing who they are or who they represent. Do not include any sensitive data in your submissions. Any submission or any use or reliance on any content or materials posted via the service or obtained by you through the use of the service is at your own risk. “Sensitive data” for purposes of this section means social security or other government‑issued identification numbers, medical or health information, account security information, individual financial account information, credit/debit/gift or other payment card information, account passwords, individual credit and income information or any other sensitive personal data as defined under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr EASTCONN CDT Program