Language Arts (English) Teacher Grades 6-12

EdAdvance is one of Connecticuts six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission
EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach ï½ grounded in the 3Cs Connection Culture and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities we are reinvesting the expertise energy and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

EdAdvance offers positions that provide freedom from many of the other time constraints and obstacles that can detract from the teaching profession. Our schools are very well staffed with experienced administrative related services mental health and behavioral addition our enrollment processes allow us to align the needs of our students to our specific programs staffing levels and resources creating low student-teacher ratios and small caseload sizes. In short our teachers spend more time doing what they know and love teaching!

Language Arts (English) Teacher - Grades 6 - 12

Full Time: Academic Calendar (185 School days)

TRB Eligible
STEPS Middle and High School Torrington CT
Start Date: August 24 2026
Position is open until filled

STEPS Middle & High School is a grade 6-12 outplacement program for students receiving special education services who experience emotional social and behavioral obstacles. The school offers small class sizes and high staff to student ratios to provide the supervision instruction and individualized feedback to help students grow academically and personally. Students at STEPS Middle & High School receive integrated behavioral and academic instruction from a multi-disciplinary team of certified content and special education teachers school social worker and counselor BCBA and registered behavior technicians.


Major Responsibilities:

• Provide strong instructional practices in literacy aligned to curriculum standards
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
• Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior develop perspective-taking and take personal responsibility for their actions
• Continuously collaborate with school team members to ensure fidelity of learner expectations across the school environment
• Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Desire to work with students who struggle with regulating behavior and social emotional responses

Qualifications/Requirements:

• ActiveConnecticutCertification in Language Arts (#015)
• Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing bending kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
• Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job
• Preference for those who hold an active Special Education Certification (#065 #165 #265) or are pursuing cross-endorsement

Application Procedure:
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvances employment page at and click on the button next to the job posting of interest.

EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs activities or employment practices on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex religion age sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran marital or familial status pregnancy genetic information or status as a domestic violence victim (along with any other classification protected by law). EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and all other designated youth groups.To file a complaint of discrimination write Director Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Washington DC 20250-9410 or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities 450 Columbus Boulevard Hartford CT 06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvances compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures including compliance with Section 504 Title VI or Title IX should contact:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.