Special Education Teacher - CT

The Center School Connecticut Education Center
- Enfield
- Enfield, Connecticut Open in Google Maps Connecticut Education Center
- East Hartford
- East Hartford, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Job : 5924428

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Connecticut Education Center (Enfield and East Hartford CT) invites applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher. The Teacher will provide instruction and age/grade appropriate lesson plans, provide academic leadership in the classroom, provide clear documentation and data collection, and participate in professional development. Position is full time, 52 weeks per year. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package including four school vacation weeks, holidays and snow days;

PTO and EST accrual; health/dental insurance and Medical & Dependent Care FSA after 30 days; generous tuition reimbursement policy - paying for up to $6,000 per year in tuition and fees; gym membership; paid life and long term disability insurance; voluntary life, accident, cancer, long term care and short term disability insurance through payroll deduction; 401(k) and Roth retirement plan after completion of 90 day introductory period;

EAP program; longevity bonus policy.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field; a Master’s degree in special education is preferred. Qualified candidates will have Connecticut Special Education licensure (or waiverable).

• Provide and instruct age/grade appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain evaluation records on all assigned students.
• Maintain appropriate lesson plans and materials required for lessons in case of absence.
• Provide appropriate homework for each student.
• Assign and correct student work.
• Communicate with other organizations regarding youth progress, as requested.
• Obtain and/or develop appropriate curricular materials in all subjects.
• Complete student evaluation reporting forms as needed.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Arrange for all testing needs of students as prescribed by IEP and advocate for any other testing or service needs.
• Administer standardized and informal tests appropriate to credentials.
• Provide input for IEP development, case management and treatment planning.
• Provide a rough draft IEP for Team meetings ahead of time and seek appropriate service providers for input in the development of the document.
• Attend IEP, review and emergency meetings as requested and needed.
• Remain current with CSDE and DESE regulations applicable to special education, i.e. SBAC/MCAS.
• Attend all scheduled teacher meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and staff trainings.
• Participate in supervision.
• Assist in interventions as needed and assist in maintaining the safety of the building.

Please note that candidates who are offered employment will be subject to background screening, to include: CORI, SORI, DCF and Fingerprinting checks

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000 to $84,500 Per Year

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  Special Education Assistant

Connecticut Education Center serves students in Pre-K through 8th grade on a beautiful 16 acre campus located in Historic Enfield, Connecticut. Students present with all facets of intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses and/or social and emotional limitations which also may be accompanied by behavioral challenges.,

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required