Classroom Teacher - Pathways Academy - New Haven
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Science
Job Title: Teacher (Special Ed, Science)
Job Location: 35 Bishop Street, East Haven, CT 06512
Beginning: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled **
District: Pathways Academy - New Haven
New Haven, CT 06515
Telephone: 203-789-6403
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Job Description:
Overview
Under the direction of the school principal, the special education teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The person in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental educational counselors, accommodations, and other needed supports. This position is a part of Pathways Academy in New Haven.
Duties
  • Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
  • Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
  • Instruct students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques such as phonetics, multi-sensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning and to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Teach socially acceptable behavior, as determined by the students’ individualized education programs (IEPs) by employing techniques in an overall positive behavioral support system.
  • Implement modification of curriculum identified by students IEP based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining an environment following school rules conducive to learning for all students.
  • Meet with parents to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their individualized educational needs.
  • IEP draft development with others members of the schools personnel.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Review IEP’s, progress reports per IEP schedule and requirements.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Effectively use the school positive behavioral management program daily.
  • Provide crisis intervention, as needed, for students.
  • Assist in collection of data for providing appropriate classroom interventions.
  • Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
  • Assist in preparation of data for local, state, and federal reports.
  • Participate in PPT meetings for assigned students.
  • Maintain professional competence by participating in staff development activities, curriculum development meetings, and other professional opportunities.
  • Perform related work as required.
Experience
Knowledge of:
  • Principles and application of effective instruction and positive behavioral supports for students with disabilities
  • Curriculum and instructional techniques
  • Human behavior, development, and skill performance
  • Individual differences in ability, personality, and interests
  • Learning and motivation
  • Assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders
  • Policies and effective instructional practices
Ability to:
  • Provide positive behavioral support in group and individual settings
  • Understand federal, state, and local mandates for special education
  • Complete observations and reports on student learning behaviors
  • Work effectively with: Administrators, Colleagues, Central Office and School-Based Staff, Students, Parents, and Community Members
Possesses:
  • Must hold a current Connecticut educator certification in special education grades 6-12
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $46,000 - $73,000 per year
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
  • Special education school
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday
Experience:
  • Special education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
  • Teaching Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
  • East Haven, CT 06512 (Required)
Work Location: In person

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