Special Education Teacher (Grades 8-12)

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At The Pinnacle School, we support students with complex learning challenges through tailored academics, therapeutic support, and collaborative problem solving. Guided by resilience, inclusion, and student empowerment, we redefine education for every learner. Join us and help students achieve confidence and independence.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

As a High School Special Education Teacher at The Pinnacle School, you will provide engaging, data-driven instruction in a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential through individualized instruction, collaboration, and evidence-based teaching practices.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in special education, education, mathematics, or a related field

• Valid Connecticut state endorsement (165): Special Education: Comprehensive (Grades K-12), or (029): Mathematics (Grades 7-12), or eligibility for certification

• Minimum of two (2) years experience teaching special education student populations with language-based learning differences

• Familiar with the IEP process and collection of progress monitoring data

• Create and maintain an orderly and aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students social, emotional, and executive functioning need

• Commitment to help children of all abilities reach their full potential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment

What You'll Do

• Deliver high-quality, data-driven instruction aligned with the school's mission and philosophy

• Differentiate instruction to accommodate students' learning styles, abilities, and current achievement levels

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including Present Levels of Performance, measurable goals, and objectives

• Participate as an active member of the Planning & Placement Team (PPT)

• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, teaching methods, and learning principles to help students achieve academic and IEP goals

• Collect, analyze, and maintain progress monitoring data to inform instructional decisions

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays.

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings.

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training.

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources. xhyhwjd

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you.

The Pinnacle School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at