Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

Position:
Special Education Teacher with Multi-Sensory Reading Program Certifications

Date Available:

IMMEDIATE

Location:

John Read Middle School (486 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896 )

Salary & Benefits:

In accordance with the Redding Education Association's collective bargaining unit agreement. Competitive benefits. 1.0 FTE position.

Qualifications:

* CT teaching certification in Special Education K-12.

* Certification in Multi-Sensory Reading Programs such as Wilson or Orton-Gillingham Prior experience working with students with special needs, including dyslexia Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organization skills

* Must be highly motivated and self-directed

Responsibilities:

* Work collaboratively with individual student teams

* Provide Case Manager services, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; liaison with general education teachers; communication with home; running Team meetings.

* Attend PPT's and other meetings for assigned students and present up to date information on

* progress toward goals and objectives

* Conduct and present educational testing results, using this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives

* Collect and manage data pertaining to various student goals and objectives Ensure that all class accommodations are being implemented in the appropriate settings Participate in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school-wide faculty

* Provide consultative services in general education classes; assist in adapting and modifying curriculum materials and instructional approaches; serve as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with students with dyslexia

Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). A direct link to the application page is:

Applicants Must Submit:

* Formal letter of application

* Resume

* Three letters of recommendation

* College transcripts (official copy will be required at time of hire)

* CT certification in Special Education K-12

* Orton-Gillingham or Wilson certification

Deadline for Application:
Until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Redding Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.