Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children, Inc. North Haven, CT Job Details Full-time From $54,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Teamwork Experience working with individuals with disabilities Teaching Certification Working with students Special Education Certification Full Job Description Position Overview Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team at our private, state-approved outplacement school serving students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. This full-time, in-person position involves teaching all core subjects to elementary grade students in a highly supportive, structured environment focused on relationship-based and trauma-informed practices. The ideal candidate is patient, flexible, and committed to meeting students where they are—academically, socially, and emotionally—while helping them grow toward success. Responsibilities Provide instruction in all elementary subject areas, differentiated to meet individual student needs Develop and implement IEPs in collaboration with related service providers and families Create a safe, structured, and predictable classroom environment Support students with a wide range of special needs, including emotional and behavioral challenges Use proactive, collaborative strategies to address challenging behaviors Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and communication Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team Participate in professional development and school-wide initiatives Educational Approach Our program emphasizes: Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) model Scarlet Lewis's Choose Love social-emotional learning curriculum Relationship-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-focused teaching practices Some students have significant mental health needs and may experience difficulty with emotional regulation at times. Staff are trained and supported in using proactive, compassionate approaches to help students develop skills and feel safe and successful at school. Qualifications Certified teacher preferred (Special Education or Elementary) Candidates in the process of certification , including DSAP , are encouraged to apply Experience working with children with special needs strongly preferred Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills Commitment to student growth, empathy, and professional learning Schedule & Benefits Consistent, teacher-friendly schedule Comprehensive benefits package Tuition reimbursement opportunities Optional summer school employment with additional pay Supportive administration and collaborative team environment

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person