CAPITAL PREP HARBOR SCHOOL INC·Bridgeport, Connecticut
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing individualized instruction to students with special needs and ensuring that IEPs are fully implemented. They will also collaborate with the Student Assistance Team to support students with disabilities and foster a safe, student-centered learning environment.
Capital Preparatory Schools is a charter school management organization operating a network of educational communities. Our mission is to build a path where there was none. From its inception, the Capital Prep community—our scholars, parents, faculty, and staff—have committed to creating a compelling and meaningful educational experience. The Capital Preparatory Schools has four school locations: one in Harlem, NY, one in Bronx, NY, and two locations in Bridgeport, Connecticut providing students in grades K–12 with a year-round, college-preparatory education that encourages students to become scholars and agents of change.
Capital Preparatory Schools believe that all children, when given the right conditions and environment, will succeed and excel in their academic and social-emotional growth. This is achieved by blending elements of academic models that successfully support scholars from historically disadvantaged populations, with innovative approaches that get 100% of our graduates accepted to four-year colleges.
Focusing on the key attributes of leaders, our learner expectations are designed to develop scholars who are:
Collaborators, by showing respect and cooperation to achieve individual and common goals,
Problem Solvers, by using appropriate personal and team strategies to address interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group conflicts,
Researcher/Information Processors, by looking for and listening attentively to important information and utilizing the information to make positive choices/decisions/conclusions,
Empathetic Citizens, by acting responsibly, safely and thoughtfully to create positive change for all members of the school, local, and global communities,
Pillars of Knowledge, by modeling the above expectations in our words, actions and goals.
With the support of the Capital Prep team of skilled and compassionate educators, students realize their academic abilities, advocate for social justice and fulfill their civic responsibilities. As leaders of social justice, we expect our students to use their education to improve the lives of others.
Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students to ensure that gifted students are challenged and struggling students are supported;
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.
Capital Preparatory Schools is committed to teaching and learning that promotes the success of every student by:
Creating a safe and enjoyable educational environment that encompasses our social justice model and that ensures every graduate moves on to attend college;
Providing individualized instruction for students with special needs to ensure that IEPs are fully implemented in accordance to state and federal statutes
Hiring and growing quality teachers and leaders and empowering them to use their craft to inspire students to achieve at the highest levels.
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Capital Preparatory Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package.
This is a full-time, full-year exempt position.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, with a Graduate degree preferred, and a CT special education certification. Three years of teaching experience is preferred, along with a commitment to student engagement and success.
Market context
In Connecticut, classroom teacher roles are typically shaped by steady demand for candidates who can support student learning and meet school compliance requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a mix of classroom readiness, safety certifications, and relevant experience; here, the listed requirements include a valid CT driver’s license plus CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration certifications. Job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time, so review the source posting and confirm whether an Associate’s degree and Human Services experience are preferred or required before applying.