Job detail
Special education teacher
AREA COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
#Education#Classroom Management#Assessment#Differentiated Instruction#Special Education#IEP#Curriculum Modification#Transition Planning#ACES#DSAP#Self-determination#Teaching Strategies
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$53,641 - $78,056 / YEARPosted 3 months agoCloses May 29
Location
Hamden, Connecticut
Salary
$53,641 - $78,056 / YEAR
Quick overview
The Special Education Teacher will provide instruction and support to students aged 14 to 21 with diverse cognitive, physical, and behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include developing transition plans for employment, independent living, and community participation while fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a CT Special Education certification (165) or be eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP). A four-year degree is required, along with strong skills in curriculum modification, assessment, and IEP development.
bachelor degreeAssessmentCollaborationInterpersonal skillsSelf-determinationSelf-advocacyTransition planningClassroom managementSpecial educationDifferentiated instructionStudent engagementCurriculum modificationIEP components
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Whitney
- Academy -
- Hamden,
- CT 06517Position
- Type:
- Full
- TimeEducation
- Level: 4
- Year
- DegreeSalary
- Range: $53,641.00 - $78,056.00
- SalaryJob
- Shift:
- DayJob
- Category: EducationAre you interested in transforming the lives of students in a collaborative environment? ACES has a vacancy for a Special Education Teacher at Whitney Academy in Hamden, CT, ACES Whitney Academy is dedicated to serving students from ages 14 to 21 who exhibit a range of cognitive, physical, behavioral, language and medical challenges. In addition to its academic mission, the school places a strong emphasis on transition to life and work including self-advocacy and self-determination. These areas establish the foundation for all student programming. The program also functions within the three transition areas (employment, independent living, and community participation), which are foremost in planning for our students. External Candidates please apply online at www.aces.org. Internal candidates should apply via the "Careers at ACES" link on Interfaces. EEO/AAE QualificationsSuccessful candidates must possess a strong understanding of teaching strategies inclusive of modifying curriculum, differentiating instruction and classroom management. Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with team members, families and providers is essential. Knowledge of assessment, IEP components and planning for engagement are needed. Most importantly, we seek a dedicated educator who cares deeply about children and who wants to make a difference in the lives of our students. CT Special Education certification (165) required. Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program and are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP). EEO/AAE