Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Location: Winsted

Job Description:

POSITION:
Special Education/Structured Literacy Teacher (Grades 7-8)

START DATE:

August 2026

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Shared Services is seeking a certified special education/structured literacy teacher to work at Northwestern Regional Middle School in the Special Education Department who is committed to classroom leadership, social-emotional learning and instructional excellence, particularly in the area of Structured Literacy.

* Required:

CT Special Education Certification (065, 165, or 265)

* Preferred: CT Special Education Certification (065, 165, or 265) with dual certification in reading (102)

* Required:

Knowledge of best practices and application in literacy/reading for students with dyslexia/learning disabilities

* Preferred:
Knowledge of and training in Orton-Gillingham and/or Wilson Reading

* Knowledge of best practices working with students with exceptionalities (including but not limited to):
Emotional Disability (ED), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Executive Functioning Deficits

* Recognition and practice to implement social-emotional learning strategies

* Excellent teaming, collaboration and communication skills with special education staff, related service providers, regular education teachers, administrative team and parents

* Experience and knowledge regarding differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices

* Experience and knowledge as an active participant in the RTI/SRBI process

* Ability to provide academic support to wide range of students

* Knowledge of IDEA and the PPT process

* Develop and evaluate measurable IEP goals and objectives

* Evaluate students as needed using standard based and curriculum based measures

* Evaluate students as needed using individualized standard measures (i.e., Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Woodcock Johnson Test of Achievement, Wechsler Individual Achievement test, and other various reading focused measures)

* Oversee instructional assistants relative to students on caseload

* Ability to establish and maintain excellent relationships with students and families

* Other duties as assigned by Principal and Special Education Supervisor

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

The application to include:

1. Letter of interest

2. Resume

3. Transcripts

4. Copy of teaching certificates

5. Three letters of recommendation

COVER LETTER TO:
Mr. Quentin H. Rueckert - (q)

Shared Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and by policy does not discriminate against a person

because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap or gender identity.

Posted: 06/05/2026