Job Description:
POSTING DATE: April 1, 2026
POSITION: Elementary Special Education Teacher East Haddam Elementary School
AVAILABLE: 2026/2027 School Year
SALARY/BENEFITS: Per East Haddam Education Association Contract
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
REQUIREMENTS:
Current comprehensive special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required
IEP data collection knowledge
Working knowledge of CTSEDS
Elementary school special education experience preferred
Desire to work as part of a team with a dedicated group of professionals
East Haddam Elementary School is seeking a dynamic special educator to join our team starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The selected candidate will provide individualized instruction aligned with IEP goals for students in grades K-3 within a structured and supportive classroom environment. Instruction will be guided by ongoing data collection and progress monitoring to ensure student growth, with a focus on developing foundational reading and math skills through engaging, evidence-based practices. The teacher will implement positive behavior supports tailored to individual student needs and demonstrate a strong understanding of developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs. Responsibilities also include administering and interpreting assessments to inform instruction and collaborating closely with general education teachers, related service providers, and families to support each students success.
Responsibilities include:
Provide specially designed instruction aligned with each students Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Develop, implement, and monitor IEP goals and objectives
Deliver instruction in early literacy, numeracy, and functional academic skills using evidence-based practices
Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning, developmental, and behavioral needs
Collect, analyze, and use student data to inform instruction and track progress
Implement positive behavior supports and individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs)
Create and maintain a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
Administer and interpret academic and diagnostic assessments
Collaborate with general education teachers to support inclusion and access to grade-level curriculum
Work closely with related service providers (e.g., speech, occupational therapy, counseling)
Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, needs, and strategies for support
Prepare and maintain accurate documentation, including IEPs, progress reports, and service logs
Participate in PPT/IEP meetings and contribute to team decision-making
Adapt and modify curriculum materials to meet student needs
Support the development of social-emotional, communication, and independent living skills
Ensure compliance with state and federal special education regulations
Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals and support staff
QUALIFICATIONS
Current comprehensive special education (165) Connecticut teaching certificate required
IEP data collection knowledge
Working knowledge of CTSEDS
Elementary school special education experience preferred
Desire to work as part of a team with a dedicated group of professionals!
The East Haddam Board of Education seeks employees of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer for all persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical disability