Board of Education, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Identify Issues, Learning Disabilities, Lesson Plans, Needs Assessment, Progress Reports, Reporting Skills, Service Delivery, Special Education, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, University/School Policies, University/School Regulations, Writing Skills
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Berlin Public Schools is looking for a dynamic special education teacher to work in our Elementary Behavior program. The successful candidate will get to work with a dynamic team of paraeducators, RBTs and related service providers including a BCBA. Student programming is individualized to meet the students academic and behavioral needs and to promote independence in the school environment. In addition, the special education teacher works closely with the BCBA and RBT to develop and implement individualized programs for each student. Collaboration also takes place with other related service providers in the building.
The Special Education teacher is responsible for curriculum and lesson planning and delivery as well as assessing students, and writing effective IEPs. Participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs, and parent meetings is an essential component of this position. The special education teacher must be skilled in providing on-going training and supervision to paraeducators and general educators in order to implement IEPs with fidelity.
General Statement of Duties:
- Uphold administrative regulations, school rules, policies as determined by the state and local boards of education and negotiated agreements.
- To diagnose, evaluate, and develop an educational plan for students assigned to the learning disability class.
- To implement Individual Education Programs for students in the class.
- To interpret needs of students in the program to other school staff and parents.
- To evaluate student progress and report to other school staff and parents.
- To maintain and update cumulative and confidential files of students in the program.
- To maintain a daily and weekly schedule of class plans and activities.
- To function as a member of the Planning and Placement Team in: diagnosing, evaluating, and recommending educational programming for referred pupils.
- Reviewing pupils already assigned to the special education class.
- To provide consultation to classroom teachers in working with children with disabilities.
- To provide progress reports and other information regarding their programs to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
- To assist in development of program needs analysis, objectives, activities and evaluation for the special education program.
- To participate in department meetings and activities.
- To participate in community and professional activities relating to special education.
- Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
Qualifications:
- Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification required (165, 065 or 265).
- Experience with elementary students; including academic content, lesson modification, delivery of services within an inclusive environment.
- Must have strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Strong assessment and report writing skills.
- Strong understanding of students with disabilities in all areas.
- Experience with writing and implementing IEP goals and objectives and participating in PPTs.
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Terms of Employment:
Full time (10 month) teaching assignment to begin at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and the Berlin Education Association, BA Step 1 $54,797.00 - Ph.D. Max $114,617.00.
Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools:
The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!