Classroom Teacher - Goodwin University Magnet Schools
| Position: | Classroom Teacher |
| Subject Area: | Special Education |
| Job Title: | Special Education Teacher (High School) |
| Job Location: | Goodwin University Magnet School System, East Hartford, CT |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| Certificate: | Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12 (265) |
| Certificate: | Comprehensive Special Education, Pre-K-12 (065) |
| Certificate: | Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165) |
| District: | Goodwin University Magnet Schools |
| East Hartford, CT 06118 | |
| Telephone: |
860-913-2223 |
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Job Description:
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS APPLY HERE: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=2BA8735FB0F0509238D64866FDAB309D&fromClientSide=true
(Please include your certification, unofficial transcripts and resume)
The Connecticut River Academy (http://www.ctriveracademy.org) is a Sustainability Studies/Early College magnet school operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford serving students in grades 6 through 12. We are anticipating an opening for a (1) full time High School Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team of educators for the 2024-25 school year. An ideal candidate is someone who has an ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds and interests. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to work with students from urban and suburban settings, and possess an understanding of and appreciation for multicultural education. Certification or evidence of eligibility is required. Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Education teacher is responsible for the delivery of high-quality Special Education services in accordance with students’ individual needs in the least restrictive environment.The Special Education teacher is responsible for providing Special Education services in accordance with local, state, and federal mandates and guidelines. The teacher is responsible to the Director of Special Programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
EDUCATION:
QUALIFIED APPLICANTS APPLY HERE: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=2BA8735FB0F0509238D64866FDAB309D&fromClientSide=true
(Please include your certification, unofficial transcripts and resume)
The Connecticut River Academy (http://www.ctriveracademy.org) is a Sustainability Studies/Early College magnet school operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford serving students in grades 6 through 12. We are anticipating an opening for a (1) full time High School Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team of educators for the 2024-25 school year. An ideal candidate is someone who has an ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds and interests. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to work with students from urban and suburban settings, and possess an understanding of and appreciation for multicultural education. Certification or evidence of eligibility is required. Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Education teacher is responsible for the delivery of high-quality Special Education services in accordance with students’ individual needs in the least restrictive environment.The Special Education teacher is responsible for providing Special Education services in accordance with local, state, and federal mandates and guidelines. The teacher is responsible to the Director of Special Programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Serve as the I.E.P. Case Manager to draft, monitor and ensure the appropriate implementation of the student’s individual plan.
- Present skill in designing and presenting instruction aligned to student’s I.E.P. and CT State Dept. of Education standards.
- Regard and implement the GUMS Special Education Department procedures and practices.
- Present engaging and motivating instruction for students using formative assessments to gauge progress.
- Ensure learning for each student by implementing instruction that is engaging, motivating and informed by scientifically research-based interventions.
- Provide leadership to the multidisciplinary student team to create and present coordination of student clinical and instructional services.
- Establish and oversee student inclusion plans including alignment with I.E.P. goals and objectives, general education curricula, school-wide or program expectations and appropriate data structures for progress monitoring.
- Design and implement and assess classroom systems and school supports for positive social and behavior learning opportunities based upon I.E.P. needs, F.B.A/B.I.P. student motivation and data-based measures.
- Train, supervise and monitor instructional staff services and competencies.
- Ability to lift/restrain students 50 lbs. or higher as needed.
- Perform other duties associated with the teaching position.
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree and certification in appropriate areas of instruction.
- 112, 113 - pre k
- 065, 165, 265
- Experience working with children
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.
