Milestones Behavioral Services·Milford, Connecticut
Develop and implement IEP goals while collaborating with BCBAs to monitor student progress through data and graphing. Provide training and mentorship to classroom staff and foster a positive, professional learning environment.
Join a Team Where Your Impact Truly Matters!
Are you a passionate educator committed to changing the lives of students with diverse learning needs? Do you thrive in an environment where collaboration, creativity, and student-centered support are at the heart of everything you do? If so, we’d love to meet you!
At Milestones Behavioral Services, we know that every child’s path is unique—and so is the impact a dedicated educator can make. We’re seeking passionate Special Education Teachers who are committed to empowering students with diverse learning needs and helping them achieve meaningful, measurable progress.
At Milestones, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that believes deeply in collaboration, compassion, and high-quality instruction rooted in evidence-based practices. Here, your work is supported, valued, and amplified by a team that shares your dedication to helping students thrive.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work collaboratively with Board-Certified Behavior Analysts.
Participate in intake process for new students.
Implement and/or oversee implementation of assessments.
Develop IEP goals and objectives, report on progress quarterly.
Implements and monitors progress on IEP goals and objectives.
In conjunction with BCBA, review student graphs and programming and make modifications as necessary to promote student progress.
Observe programming to assess procedural integrity, student progress, and make recommendations.
Apply Behavior Analytic strategies to improve staff performance.
Participate in staff evaluation process.
Provide training and mentorship to classroom team.
Manage and assist with crisis emergency procedures.
Attend home and community visits, as needed.
Creates and fosters a positive classroom culture.
Model high levels of professionalism and confidentiality and ensure staff maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
Collaborate effectively with parents, related service providers, and Local Education Agencies (LEAs).
Other duties as assigned.
Milestones Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability (learning, intellectual, mental and/or physical disability), ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, ethnic traits historically associated with race (such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, victim of sexual assault and/or trafficking, or other status protected by applicable law.
Requires a CT Comprehensive Special Education (K-12) certificate or a DSAP. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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.