Special Education Teacher

Position: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Special Education Teacher needed for ACES at Ansonia Middle School, Ansonia, CT. The ACES Program serves students in grades 6-8.

Our program seeks to;

* provide a challenging, diverse learning environment which meets the individual and diverse needs of each student with special needs.

* to create an integrated curriculum which maximizes the use of technology and social-emotional learning in order to communicate effectively;

* to encourage partnerships with families and community resources for the purpose of enriching the educational programs

* to ensure a safe school environment through developing, implementing, and communicating clear expectations and guidelines for safety procedures; and

* to support students through graduation with academic and social-emotional needs

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Communication

* Encourages communication to create a positive working and learning environment

* Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies, demonstrating oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner

Management

* Assists with the orderly scheduling and implementation of a transdisciplinary program

* Organizes time, space, materials, equipment and personnel for effective instruction and/or project completion

* Develops and/or implements appropriate behavior management strategies

Planning

* Plans instruction to achieve objectives

* Develops and monitors behavioral objectives to meet learners' needs

Professional Responsibilities

* Participates in PPTs, conferences, meetings and other activities, as assigned

* Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation, and on-going professional improvement

* Supports program and agency goals and acts as an advocate for students, including the maintenance of confidentiality

* Submits required reports in a timely manner, including child reporting forms

Instruction

* Varies instructional materials, activities and techniques including technological advances, as appropriate

* Enhances student learning with resources and experiences from other educational and community agencies

* Demonstrates data collection techniques for improved instructional decision making