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Community Child Guidance Clinic, Inc

Special Education Teacher

Pay: $50,000–$60,000/yr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Manchester, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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

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Job Description

Special Education Teacher Manchester, CT

JOB TITLE

Special Education Teacher

SUPERVISED BY

Director of Education/Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher will instruct a small caseload of students with the assistance of: teaching assistants, clinical social workers, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, certified special education teacher peers and educational director. We are a small therapeutic school located in Manchester CT. The school is part of the CCGC that has been connecting with families since1959.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes meaningful connections with students as they work towards returning to their public-school settings Designs educational programs for students based on assessments and presents their findings at Team meetings and PPTs Maintains communication with sending districts, parents, certified special education teachers, school social workers, speech and language pathologist, teaching assistants and occupational therapist. Participates in ongoing professional development including the ARC framework and CPI Participates in the ordering of classroom supplies and teaching materials Assess and progress monitor students using formal and informal methods.

QUALIFICATIONS B.A.

required, M.A. preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

The Special Education Teacher shall be certified by the Connecticut State Department of Education holding a Special Education Certificate 165 or equivalent. DSAP candidate applicants are encouraged.

CREDENTIALING N/A

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Special Education Teaching certificate (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person