Classroom Teacher / Special Education Special Education Teacher Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165)

Job Description:

Special Education Teacher

Parish Hill Middle-High School (RSD#11) is seeking a dedicated student-centered Special Education teacher who demonstrates the skills necessary for building relationships with students while providing an optimal learning environment for students with special needs in grades 7-12. Parish Hill Middle-High School was founded in 1967 and is the regional middle-high school for students residing in the towns of Chaplin, Hampton, and Scotland, Connecticut.

Parish Hill is responsible for educating approximately 150 students, as well as students ages 18 - 22 in our transition program, "PHTOPS". Special Education caseloads at Parish Hill average between 10 and 15 students.

Candidates must have a strong understanding of student growth and developmental stages to effectively assess student needs and progress. The candidate will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to differentiate instruction for students on their caseload.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development
• Demonstrate proficiency with CT-SEDS
• Conduct formal/informal assessments of students
• Organize/maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping
• Design effective instruction to engage unique learners
• Assist staff with implementing student IEPS and BIPs
• Serve as a resource to parents and staff, liaison between home and school.
• Help students develop positive self-concept
• Facilitate independence of students as learners
• Effectively assess student needs and progress
• Establish a positive learning environment
• Ability to supervise para-educators
• Maintain data and make data-driven decisions

Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of current best-practices, theories and assessment methods
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction
• Ability to engage in self-reflection with regard to performance and professional growth
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree or beyond in Special Education
• Connecticut Teaching Certificate in 165-Comprehensive Special Education, K-12

(or be eligible to obtain)

To apply, please email Sarai Ortega, Administrative Assistant, at: sortega@parishhill.org

In addition to our application, please include a cover letter, resume, and three recent letters of recommendation.

Regional School District #11 ensures equal employment and educational opportunities for its employees and students. All programs, services, courses of study, and activities are made available without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability, in compliance with federal and state law.