Job Description:
POSITION TITLE:    CITY WIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, CURRENTLY AT BRISTOL EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, 9-12 LEARNING CENTER  (2025 - 2026 SY)

DEPARTMENT:        TEACHER
 
REPORTS TO:         DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES / SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES
 
SUMMARY:              To provide an innovative and creative learning environment which fosters students’ individual growth and development in all program areas.
 
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and implement academic and clinical IEP goals through continuous assessment of each student.
• Have knowledge and an ability to apply a developmentally focused classroom structure.
• Develop and implement an integrated curriculum by sharing ideas, materials and methods with professional colleagues.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter in areas of specialization.
• Plan daily lessons to provide a variety of learning experiences.
• Vary instructional material and activities through a multi-modality approach.
• Develop and implement an effective behavior management program that meets the overall goals of the program.
• Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within a designated time period.
• Work with teachers in various disciplines.
• Work cooperatively with parents to maintain ongoing communication and provide support and resources when necessary.
• Perform educational testing and evaluations in order to assess students’ needs.
• Actively participate in a transdisciplinary model and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.
• Integrate the clinical group goals and objectives into the educational curricula.
• Actively participate in staff development activities to foster professional and personal growth.
• Develop student awareness and self-respect by fostering experiences that encourage students to achieve realistic and personal goals.
• Participate in ongoing performance evaluations.
• Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.
• Implement individual education program for special needs students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Supervises classroom and students (aides, volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate).  Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.
  
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor Degree
• (Masters Degree for certain positions)
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12

SALARY:       As per negotiated contract
 
DATE OF SERVICE:     2025-2026 School Year
           
APPLICATION:        If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education as a teacher, please complete an internal application online by 4:00 p.m. on May 29, 2025. All others please fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp