Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

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(Resume, Unofficial transcripts, Certification and (3) professional references) required upon submission

River Tech Academy at Goodwin University is Connecitcut's First Technical Magnet High School operated by Goodwin University on its river campus in East Hartford, CT. We are actively searching for a High School Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team of educators for the  school year. An ideal candidate is someone with an ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds and interests.

The school features a collaborative learning model, block scheduling, hands-on and outdoor learning along with multiple connections to Goodwin University. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, a strong desire to work with students from urban and suburban settings and possess an understanding of and appreciation for multicultural education. The selected teacher will experience a new facility set on the Connecticut River and will become a member of a dynamic team of educators.

Goodwin University Magnet Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Special Education teacher is responsible for the delivery of high-quality Special Education services in accordance with students' individual needs in the least restrictive environment.

The Special Education teacher is responsible for providing Special Education services in accordance with local, state, and federal mandates and guidelines. The teacher is responsible to the Director of Special Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Serve as the I.E.P. Case Manager to draft, monitor and ensure the appropriate implementation of the student's individual plan.

* Present skill in designing and presenting instruction aligned to student's I.E.P. and CT State Dept. of Education standards.

* Regard and implement the GUMS Special Education Department procedures and practices.

* Present engaging and motivating instruction for students using formative assessments to gauge progress.

* Ensure learning for each student by implementing instruction that is engaging, motivating and informed by scientifically research-based interventions.

* Provide leadership to the multidisciplinary student team to create and present coordination of student clinical and instructional services.

* Establish and oversee student inclusion plans including alignment with I.E.P. goals and objectives, general education curricula, school-wide or program expectations and appropriate data structures for progress monitoring.

* Design and implement and assess classroom systems and school supports for positive social and behavior learning opportunities based upon I.E.P. needs, F.B.A/B.I.P. student motivation and data-based measures.

* Train, supervise and monitor instructional staff services and competencies.

* Ability to lift/restrain students 50 lbs. or higher as needed.

* Perform other duties associated with the teaching position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

* Bachelor's degree and certification in appropriate areas of instruction.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

* 065, 165, 265

WORK EXPERIENCE:

* Experience working with children