Job Description:
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Hamden Public Schools 
Hamden CT 06517
Title:
  Special Education Teacher - ALC Classroom
Qualifications:
  1. Certification in the subject and/or grade level to be taught as determined by state certification authorities.
  2. Such other alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Reports To:
Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator
Job Goal:
To provide each educationally handicapped student with a program that will enable the student to reach his or her fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential.
Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provides a basic core program for special education students consistent with state education code requirements.
2. Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students.
3. Assists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student.
4. Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of applicants in the school's special education program.
5. Counsels' individuals and groups of special education students with educational, occupational, and personal problems.
6. Assists special education students in making realistic assessments of their abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.
7. Provides motivation to students who have a short attention span.
8. Takes responsibility for professional growth and development.