Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 8/15/2025
Location: Deer Run Elementary School
Date Available: 08/21/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Special Education Teacher Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Pupil Services Location: Deer Run Elementary Level: Classroom Instructor Education: CT Teaching Certificate in Comprehensive Special Education (Endorsement 165); BA (preferred MA) from an accredited college or university in Special Education or equivalent. Salary: As stipulated in the EHEA/Board Agreement
Experience:
Thorough knowledge of current research and effective practices of teaching;
A clear understanding of standards-based and differentiated instruction;
Demonstrated ability to analyze assessments and other student data as a means for making instructional decisions;
Possess strong collaborative capabilities and proven ability to work as a member of a team consisting of but not limited to an SLP, School Psychologist, and School Social Worker;
Knowledge of philosophies and objectives regarding cultural responsiveness;
Knowledge of the Woodcock-Johnson IV Tests of Achievement ;
Familiarity with IEP Direct and writing IEP's;
Familiarity with the Diagnostic Placements Process when developing an IEP
Minimum Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
Promote a strong foundation in language development and acquisition.
Assist children in developing behavioral and social skill competencies.
Collaborate with teachers regarding students’ strengths and weaknesses and sharing strategies that have proven to be successful in supporting students’ needs as students transition.
Assist families in accessing wraparound services provided by our school/district and community-based organizations.
PMT certification a plus.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this position.
East Haven Public Schools Notice of Non-Discrimination The East Haven Board of Education prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran’s status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation and past or present learning disability, physical disability or mental disorder. The East Haven Board of Education provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The East Haven Board of Education guarantees compliance under Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments Acts of 1973, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act of 1991 and Connecticut General Statutes 46a-60. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Robert Swan, Director of Pupil Services 35 Wheelbarrow Lane, East Haven, CT 06512, 203-468-3218. For further information on non-discrimination, visit: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/about/rgn-hqaddresses.html for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481
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