Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Special Education Teacher in the Connecticut Department of Correction Unified School District #1. Responsible for teaching early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and special education curricula to incarcerated individuals.

• State of Connecticut Teacher Retirement Plan or State Employee Retirement System
• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Hybrid retirement plan with potential retiree health insurance
• Sick and personal leave
• Five weeks of scheduled vacation time
• Annual $1,000 lump‑sum payment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Services Loan Forgiveness eligibility after 10 years

• First‑shift, full time (35 hours per week), Monday–Friday
• Unified School District #1 follows a 12‑month school calendar, 222 school days per year
• Training: 14‑week training at CT DOC Training Academy
• Location:
  
  all DOC facilities

Step 1 (minimum): $72,275–$81,208

Step 13–15 (maximum): $111,912–$140,620

• Prioritize safety and security for staff, victims, citizens, and offenders
• Teach early intervention, elementary, secondary, special subject, and/or special education curricula
• Develop educational plans for individuals and groups
• Set short‑ and long‑term goals and evaluate student progress
• Participate in planning team meetings and case‑review conferences to assess student behavior
• Hold conferences with parents or officials concerning student performance
• Collaborate with professionals in ancillary educational roles
• Maintain student records and write reports
• Model positive teaching practices

• Connecticut Teaching Endorsements 065, 165, or 265 (active, initial, provisional, or professional)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
• Understanding of various learning styles and ability to teach to ability levels
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines throughout the day
• Knowledge of classroom routines and discipline
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow class schedule which may change unexpectedly

• Valid Connecticut State Board of Education teaching certificate appropriate to assignment
• For some positions, a valid Connecticut motor‑vehicle operator’s license

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.