Special Education Teachers Long-term Substitutes

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 12/1/2024

Location:

All levels

Date Available:

TBA

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Special Education Teachers - Long-term Substitutes

Locations:
Elementary Schools and High School

Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services

August 22 2024

Must hold at least one of these Connecticut teaching certificates:

• Comprehensive Special Education K12 (#165)
• Comprehensive Special Education PK12 (#065)
• Comprehensive Special Education 112 (#265) (not for elementary)

• Assess students' knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs
• Adapt and collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons to meet the needs of special education students
• Help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive
• Develop transition plans that outline services to help students as they graduate or move to a new school
• Ensure that students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
• Meet with parents, teachers, counselors and administrators to discuss students' progress
• Work with paraprofessionals to ensure that they have the skills and information necessary to work with special education students
• Ensure that schools comply with requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Perform such other related duties as assigned

Per contract between the Darien Board of Education and the Darien Education Association

Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources. Apply at District Information Departments Human Resources Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack:
District Information Departments Employment Opportunities. Supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, teaching certificate(s), transcripts and letters of recommendation must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including but not limited to intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to:
Marjorie

B. Cion, Director of Human Resources, Board of Education Offices, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien CT 06820.

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Employment Type
:
Student

Experience
: years

Vacancy
: 1