Job Description:
Special Education Teacher –Joshua Center Northeast, Danielson, CT   
Are you ready to teach in a setting where your time is spent making a really meaningful impact?  

At Joshua Center Northeast, we believe in empowering educators to focus on what truly matters: building meaningful relationships with students and helping them to thrive. Our therapeutic day school serves students with emotional and learning challenges who have not found success in a traditional setting. Here at JCNE, your work directly transforms lives. 

Why You'll Love Working Here:
Small Caseloads – Max of 8 students per teacher
High Staff-to-Student Ratio – More time for individualized support
Less Paperwork, More Teaching – Streamlined documentation so you can focus on students
Collaborative Environment – Work alongside clinicians, counselors, and support staff
Therapeutic Focus – Integrated emotional and behavioral support into daily instruction
Professional Development and Growth – Ongoing training and development opportunities

What You’ll Do:
Deliver differentiated instruction tailored to students’ individual academic and emotional needs
Develop and implement IEPs with support from a multidisciplinary team
Use trauma-informed and positive behavioral strategies to foster growth
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment
Communicate regularly with families and external providers
Support students in transitioning to traditional schools or other placements

What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (required)
Valid Connecticut teaching certification in Special Education (or ability to obtain)
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges
Passion for student-centered teaching and hands-on engagement
Strong classroom management and interpersonal skills
Commitment to collaboration and continuous learning

Benefits Include:
Competitive salary
Health & dental insurance
Employer-paid retirement plan & 401 savings
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year. The maximum federally allowed amount.)
Paid time off & holidays
Voluntary benefits including vision and pet insurance


Ready to Make a Difference?
Visit NatchaugSchools.org to learn more. 
If you are interested, please send your resume to Principal, Brynn Lipstreu at Brynn.Lipstreu@hhchealth.org. Or, if you have any questions prior to sending your resume, please feel free to reach out.
We are proud to be a Title IX and EEO Employer.