Special Education Education Teacher - High School

Student Support Services (Certified)/Special Education Teacher, K-12
River Street School - Windsor
Special Education Teacher
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at CREC River Street School. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset.

The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), River Street Schools and Programs, seeks a Special Education Teacher to work in their schools across the elementary, secondary, and high school level. Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting at PPT's. Successful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the general education setting, according to the needs of the student, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living. documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; Special Education Teachers work under the general supervision of their school principal/program director performing the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Collaborates with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address student's individualized needs.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as ready resources to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision-making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns
• Acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

however, Special Education Teachers may oversee the support provided by classroom support staff as needed.

Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.
school and classroom culture) that support individual and collaborative learning.
Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members that contribute to individual and collective success.
Utilize in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners and lead individual learners toward mastery.
Demonstrate awareness of and employ culturally responsive teaching (CRT) to center students' diversity as a strength and asset in their learning journey.
Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
various learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, and Microsoft Office).
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director or Assistant Directors and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Knowledge of Special Education principles, theories, testing, methods, curriculum/Common Core standard etc. as well as proven methods of maximizing the educational experience of students with special needs.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
Ability to be able to pass a two-day safety care training program without restrictions
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
State Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
* Applicants with knowledge of and experience in utilizing principles of Applied Behavior Analysis are strongly encouraged to apply.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working in a classroom demands prolonged standing/movement, frequent bending and crouching, lifting and carrying materials, fine motor skills for manipulating small objects, clear speaking voice, good vision and hearing, the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, and sometimes the need to move quickly to respond to student needs. Successful teachers require the ability to work in a high energy environment with varying noise levels (from quiet to loud) based on student activity. Teachers are expected to work both indoors and outdoors (as needed) and may be expected to participate in off-site field experiences.

Group Health Insurance Plans

• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Special Education Teacher