K-2; Special Education

Position Information

Position: Kindergarten Educator

Location: Enfield Public Schools, Enfield, CT

Certification

Required:

• Valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CTDOE) certification in:
  • Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 (165)

* Internal Applicants: Utilize the internal application portal.

Enfield Public Schools is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment where every child is welcomed, accepted, respected, and supported. We believe in the unique potential of each student and strive to prepare them to be productive, lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a diverse global society.

Enfield Public Schools is seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated Special Education K‑2 Educator to join our team. The ideal candidate will support young learners’ academic, social, and emotional development and provide a joyful, developmentally appropriate introduction to school. This position emphasizes building foundational skills and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate, standards‑aligned lesson plans that integrate early childhood and special education best practices, including differentiated instruction, explicit teaching, and individualized supports.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and academic growth of all students, including those with diverse learning needs.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including play‑based, hands‑on, and multi‑sensory approaches, with appropriate scaffolding, visual supports, and structured routines to ensure accessibility for all learners.
• Support the development of early literacy, numeracy, and social‑emotional skills through evidence‑based and developmentally responsive practices.
• Foster curiosity, communication, creativity, and collaboration while promoting student engagement and independence.
• Assess and monitor student progress using ongoing formative assessment practices and use data to inform instruction and provide targeted interventions.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with families to support student learning and development across home and school settings.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, families, and the broader school community to support inclusive practices and meet individual student needs.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning to remain current with early childhood standards, special education practices, and effective instructional strategies.

• Valid CTDOE certification in Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 (165).
• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or a related Special Education.
• Strong understanding of early childhood development and kindergarten instructional practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, engaging, and nurturing learning environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration.

• Experience teaching kindergarten or early primary grades.
• Experience integrating technology in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Knowledge of best practices in early childhood instruction.
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive school community.

Full‑Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• James Graham, Principal
• Henry Barnard Elementary School
• Phone: 860‑253‑6540
• Email: jgraham