Special Education Teacher WINGS - SEL Program (Repost) |
Position Title: Special Education Teacher WINGS (SEL Programs) (Repost)
Location: Swift Middle School
Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services,
Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education
and Building Administrator
Job ID: #2442
Internal Close Date: November 17, 2025
External Close Date: December 1, 2025
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Required Certifications & Qualifications |
Current State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #065, #165 or #265 |
Preferred Qualifications |
Experience and affinity for working with students that have diverse social, emotional and behavioral needs Experience working with students needing both specialized academic instruction, behavioral interventions and instruction in life skills subjects Experience designing and consistently implementing individualized behavior plans based on data and research
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Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities |
Helps to create a positive classroom and school culture Provides academic, social and emotional education and supports through the preparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessons Case manages the development and implementation of IEPs for students assigned to their caseload Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans Conducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social, emotional or behavioral needs and recommending courses of action that maximize learning Observes, collects data, and evaluates students’ progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives and prepares/shares reports on students’ performance Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents Implements innovative and effective behavioral strategies and techniques based on students’ needs Implements behavioral intervention plans with fairness and fidelity Provides differentiated and integrated instruction for all academic content areas Works with all staff to modify and accommodate for students with special needs to facilitate their access to classroom instruction, activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc. Directs, schedules and assists in training paraprofessional staff to support students’ learning
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Additional Duties |
This position reports to the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
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Terms of Employment |
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Work Schedule |
Monday - Friday Time: 7:30am - 2:40pm
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All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813. *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date. |
