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.
North Haven Middle School Long-Term Special Education Substitute
North Haven Public Schools (CT)
North Haven Middle School - North Haven, Connecticut This job is also posted in North Haven Public Schools Hiring
Job Details
Job ID:
5838891
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Long-Term Special Education Substitute North Haven Middle School
Title:
Long-Term Substitute North Haven Middle School
Reports to:
Building Principal and Director of Student Services Supervises:
N/A
Work Year:
October 15, 2026 - February 26, 2027
Position Description
Long-term substitute position for a North Haven Middle School Special Education Teacher. Provide specialized instruction and case management for student(s) enrolled at North Haven High School who receive special education services. Additionally, collaborate with students' general education teacher(s) and collaborate with students' service providers to support students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP); modify curriculum. Education, Qualifications and Expectations
Degree in Special Education and State of Connecticut Special Education certification (165);
Working knowledge of the co-teaching and consultative models;
Collaboration with classroom teachers in a co-teaching and/or consultative role - including lesson development, delivery of differentiated instruction, and analysis of student performance data; Ability to provide direct academic instruction in a resource room model through specialized instruction;
Experience conducting Functional Behavioral Analysis and writing behavioral support plans, analyzing behavioral data;
Ability to initiate productive communication to address student concerns with administration, team members, and parents;
Develop a daily/weekly schedule of instructional and non-instructional activities for each paraprofessional that supports students on your caseload always with the intent to build students' independence;
Comprehensive knowledge of the Planning and Placement Team process and legal and related compliance;
Become Handle with Care Trained (training provided by District in fall); Conduct appropriate evaluations and assist other teams in understanding the special education eligibility process for students with or suspected of having a disability, including the use of state guidelines;
Demonstrate teacher-leadership qualities to bring initiative and innovation to the special education department in the above areas;
Handle with Care (or the District will provide training). Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Interested applicants should apply online through the North Haven Public Schools website, https://www.northhavenschools.org.
Please apply via https:
//northhavenschools.schoolspring.com. Hardcopy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. North Haven Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
