Specialized Education Services·Wallingford, Connecticut
The teacher will diagnose and address learning and emotional gaps using evidence-based instructional models and PBIS frameworks. Responsibilities include developing individualized lesson plans, managing student behavior, and maintaining IEPs and BIPs for a diverse student population.
Shine on as a special education teacher.
Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.
SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students.
Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students.
Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within.
Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
What you can expect from us.
Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.
What you can expect to do.
Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps.
Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework.
You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.
This special education teacher position is for an academic classroom, with an emphasis on career readiness, life skills and credit recovery.
Students will be engaging in community worksite opportunities and transition activities, in addition to academics.
What we expect of you. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning required Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role required. Commitment to learning and implementing feedback. Adaptability and flexibility.
Starting from USD $60,000.00/Yr. Physical Requirements
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a valid teaching credential appropriate for the role. Physical ability to assist students with mobility challenges and remain composed in demanding situations is required.
Market context
Connecticut schools continue to need special education teachers, especially for DSAP-eligible openings that can help districts fill hard-to-staff classrooms. These roles are competitive because candidates must combine a bachelor’s degree, an appropriate teaching credential, and the physical and emotional readiness to support students with mobility needs and challenging situations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credential fit and prepare examples of classroom support, collaboration, and calm decision-making.
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