Special Education Teachers

Darien, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
10/6/2025

Location:
Elementary

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

VACANCIES: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Multiple Locations and Positions

EFFECTIVE: Immediately

REQUIREMENT: Must hold at least one of these Connecticut teaching certificates:
Comprehensive Special Education K12 (#165)
Comprehensive Special Education PK12 (#065)
Comprehensive Special Education 112 (#265)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess students knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs
Adapt and collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons to meet the needs of special education students
Help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive
Develop transition plans that outline services to help students as they graduate or move to a new school
Ensure that students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goals
Meet with parents teachers counselors and administrators to discuss students progress
Work with paraprofessionals to ensure that they have the skills and information necessary to work with special education students
Ensure that schools comply with requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Such other related duties as assigned

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contract between the Darien Board of Education and the DarienEducation Association

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion Director of Human Resources. Apply at District Information Departments Human Resources Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack: District Information Departments Employment Opportunities. Supporting documentation such as a cover letter resume teaching certificate(s) transcripts and letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice education program or educational activity on the basis of race color religious creed sex age national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability (including but not limited to intellectual disability past or present history of mental disorder physical disability or learning disability) genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schoolsdoes not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion Director of Human Resources Board of Education Offices 35 Leroy Avenue Darien CT 06820

Position Type:Student Support Services/Special Education TeacherDate Posted:10/6/2025Location:ElementaryDate Available:ASAP Closing Date: Until FilledVACANCIES: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Multiple Locations and Positions EFFECTIVE: Immediately REQUIREMENT: Must hold at leas...

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
10/6/2025

Location:
Elementary

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Assess students knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs
Adapt and collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons to meet the needs of special education students
Help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive
Develop transition plans that outline services to help students as they graduate or move to a new school
Ensure that students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students progress and goals
Meet with parents teachers counselors and administrators to discuss students progress
Work with paraprofessionals to ensure that they have the skills and information necessary to work with special education students
Ensure that schools comply with requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Such other related duties as assigned