Substitute Teacher / Special Education Special Education Substitute Teacher Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Pre-K-12 (065)

Job Description:

POSITION: Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher (1.0)

LOCATION: Newtown Preschool located at Reed Intermediate School

DURATION: On or about November 2026 - February 2027

SALARY: Based on Teacher contract

QUALIFICATIONS: Connecticut Certification as a Special Education Teacher (065, 112, 113)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct, systematic instruction in academic, social-emotional, communication, behavioral, and adaptive skill areas.
• Design differentiated lessons aligned to IEP goals and the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Serve as case manager for assigned students, ensuring compliance with all special education timelines and documentation requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Collaborate with related service providers, preschool staff, and families.
• Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure effective implementation of student goals.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present findings during Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education regulations and timelines.

APPLICATION: Interested candidates are invited to apply via the following link:

www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, status as a domestic violence victim, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification