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Meriden School District

Special Education Teacher - STARS program

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Meriden, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/25/2026

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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

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Job Description

Description:

The Meriden Public Schools seeks a full-time special education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year for Hanover Elementary School in the STARS program. The special education teacher will work with students with special needs, including autism and communication needs, in some cases. Responsibilities of the special education teacher also include conducting individual assessments, writing IEP's, participating in PPT's, timely reporting of student progress, assisting in development of FBA's & BIP's, training and supervision of paraprofessionals, maintaining positive communication with parents, developing student schedules, assisting with toileting, feeding, and lifting as required and other related duties assigned by the supervisor or principal. Within this role, the special educator will work collaboratively with outside agencies that support students with disabilities, as the students work to develop 21st Century Skills and prepare for independent living after high school.

Qualifications:

A valid Connecticut teacher certification with endorsement #065 , #165, or #265 is required. Experience working with students who have been identified as having autism and communication needs is preferred. A strong candidate should have experience with AAC and working with a BCBA to create effective programming for students.

Application Procedure:

Apply Online at www.meridenk12.org

Salary:

Per the MFT Contract The Meriden Board of Education is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, marital, gender identity or expression, veteran or other protected class status under applicable law in any of its education programs, activities or employment policies.