Teacher-Special Education

Bethany Public Schools isin search of a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a one year grant funded contracted positon.

Position Summary:

To plan deliver and monitor an appropriate instructional program for identified students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.

Reports to: Director of Special Services Curriculum and Instruction.

Salary: $57 934 to $100650 per current Bethany Education Association contract.

Benefits: Health and Wellfare benefits per current Bethany Education Association contract.

Qualifications:

• Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification in Special Education.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate activity-based teaching and learning.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience withMulti-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local policies and state and federal laws pertaining to special education.
• Demonstrated personal growth and professional development.
• Demonstrated skills with instructional technology in support of the professional staff and student learning including AAC devices
• Aptitude emotional maturity and stability necessary for working with various types of children and professional staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers copiers audio-visual equipment and related technology in support of the professional staff and student learning.
• Must possess good judgment in supervising managing and communicating with students and assessing students work on a regular basis.
• Physical Management Training (PMT) certification is required for the position. Training will be provided if not currently certified.
• Develop modify and update IEPs
• Experience providing research based instruction
• Teach students in small groups and one-on-one using specialized instruction
• Track and monitor student performance on goals and objectives
• Experience with discrete trial instruction preferred
• Assess and evaluate student skills to determine eligibility and to determine present levels of performance

Required Experience:

IC