Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher - Coteach grades K-3

DEPARTMENT: Education

SUPERVISED BY: Director of Education/Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The Special Education Teacher will coteach with a veteran teacher serving a caseload of up to 14 students with the assistance of teaching assistants, clinical social workers, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, certified special education teachers and educational director. We are a small therapeutic school (up to 48 students) located in Manchester CT. The school is part of the CCGC that has been connecting with families since1959.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes meaningful connections with students as they work towards returning to their public-school settings
• Designs educational programs for students based on assessments and presents their findings at Team meetings and PPTs
• Maintains communication with certified special education teachers, school social workers, speech and language pathologist, teaching assistants, occupational therapist serving the students
• Participates in ongoing professional development including the ARC framework and CPI
• Orders classroom supplies and teaching materials

This position is an excellent fit for any educator looking to be part of a team in a small therapeutic school setting. Your passion will be welcomed at the CCGC and I encourage you to contact us anytime for more information.

QUALIFICATIONS B.A. required, M.A. preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

The Special Education Teacher shall be certified by the Connecticut State Department of Education holding a Special Education Certificate 165 or equivalent.

CREDENTIALING N/A