Job Description:
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.
• Assess students' abilities and craft teaching plans; Plan daily lessons to provide a variety of learning experiences
• Find engaging activities to teach skills (i.e. drawing and theater drama)
• 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.
• Manage classroom crises and resolve conflict
• Monitor children's behavioral patterns and arrange appropriate interventions if needed
• 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.
• Adapt learning materials to students' needs
• Keep track of and reflect on students' needs
• 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.
• Prepare students for transition to the next grade
• Inform parents about their children's performance and potential problems
• 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.
• Coach/mentor other professionals who work with children with disabilities
• Collaborate with support staff (i.e. school counselors and speech therapists) to create holistic intervention plans

 
  
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.
• Proven experience as a Special Education Teacher or relevant role
• Good knowledge of current special education topics and methodologies
• Experience working with children with a wide range of disabilities
• Ability to create IEPs
• A patient, resourceful and resilient personality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills  

 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
 

• BS in Special Education; MS is a plus.
• Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.

 
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
 

• Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12
• **PMT TRAINING WILL BE REQUIRED AND PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT**

 
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