Special education teacher

Job DetailsJob Location

• Ansonia
• Middle
• School -
• Ansonia,
• CT 06401Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level: 4
• Year
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $53,641.00 - $78,056.00
• SalaryJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: EducationSpecial Education Teacher needed for ACES at Ansonia Middle School, Ansonia, CT. The ACES Program serves students in grades 6-8. Our program seeks to; provide a challenging, diverse learning environment which meets the individual and diverse needs of each student with special needs. to create an integrated curriculum which maximizes the use of technology and social-emotional learning in order to communicate effectively; to encourage partnerships with families and community resources for the purpose of enriching the educational programs to ensure a safe school environment through developing, implementing, and communicating clear expectations and guidelines for safety procedures; and to support students through graduation with academic and social-emotional needs
• The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Communication Encourages communication to create a positive working and learning environment Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies, demonstrating oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner Management Assists with the orderly scheduling and implementation of a transdisciplinary program Organizes time, space, materials, equipment and personnel for effective instruction and/or project completion Develops and/or implements appropriate behavior management strategies Planning Plans instruction to achieve objectives Develops and monitors behavioral objectives to meet learners' needs Professional Responsibilities Participates in PPTs, conferences, meetings and other activities, as assigned Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation, and on-going professional improvement Supports program and agency goals and acts as an advocate for students, including the maintenance of confidentiality Submits required reports in a timely manner, including child reporting forms Instruction Varies instructional materials, activities and techniques including technological advances, as appropriate Enhances student learning with resources and experiences from other educational and community agencies Demonstrates data collection techniques for improved instructional decision making QualificationsConnecticut teacher certification in special education required. Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program and are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).
• Other
• Qualifications: Demonstrates knowledge and application of the facilitation of reading, writing, and mathematics Demonstrates knowledge of standards based instruction and reporting Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to learning with groups and individuals Assessment Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use current and/or appropriate assessment instruments and practices Develops clear and specific written documentation of assessment results Participates in the on-going evaluation of students Maintains on-going assessment of learner progress through written documentation Internal candidates please apply via the "Careers at ACES " link on Interfaces. External candidates please apply via the ACES' website, www.aces.org.