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Special Education Teacher
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$77,124 / year median in Connecticut
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree Connecticut Department of Education Special Education Teacher Certification preferred.Benefits:
Highly competitive salary Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds 50% of your medical deductible in an HSA) 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you) Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways Staff Recognition and Appreciation Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessaryResponsibilities:
Becomes familiar with student information; ensure that programs are developed to implement and meet student educational needs; provide consistency in program implementation. According to each student PPT, develops Individualize Educational Plan (IEP), based on student formal and informal student assessment. Includes medical, behavioral, and recreational activities. Complete student assessments and ecological inventories with goals in support of the interdisciplinary team process objectives. Implements instructional content for learning (academic, ADL, behavior and therapeutic programs developed by the Trans-Disciplinary Team). Coordinates and writes students schedules outlining routines. Writes and submits quarterly progress reports and participates in quarterly meetings with parents. Leads students to construct meaning and apply new learning through differentiated and evidence-based learning strategies that meet individual needs of each student. Assesses student learning and provides feedback to students, parents, and support staff as needed. Plans instructional content that is aligned with standards, builds on student's prior knowledge, and provides for appropriate level of challenge for all students. Completes thematic planning, master schedule, and scaffolding instruction Collaborates and attends trans-disciplinary meeting; exchanges information, evaluates and determines program modifications Leads, encourages, and inspires employees assigned to classroom team; trains and evaluates; completes supervisory monthly one-to one meetings and annual performance evaluations. #INDOAK We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. An Equal Opportunity Employer.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans