Special Education CARE Team Mental Health; FTE

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Teaching – Student Support Services / Special Education Resource
• Date Posted: 2/11/2026
• Location:
  
  West Woods Upper Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  Immediately
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• Certification Requirements:
  State of CT certification in School Social Work (#071) or State of CT teacher certification in Comprehensive Special Education (#065 or #165) or State of CT certification in School Psychology (#070)
• Experience working with students with significant needs (3–5 years)
• Strong consultation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong public speaking skills
• Familiarity with DSM‑V
• Thorough understanding of the PPT/IEP process
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Special Education CARE Team Member (1.0 FTE) available immediately. This position serves as a teacher leader within the Special Services Department, providing comprehensive support for students with significant needs and guiding building‑based teams. The role involves facilitating Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings as an Administrative Designee, providing expert consultation on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and specialized programming.

Additionally, the position is responsible for designing and delivering professional development on a variety of topics including mental health trends, Physical Management Training, risk and threat assessments, and assisting with departmental staffing and scheduling for the district’s specialized programs.

• State certification in School Social Work (#071) or teacher certification in Comprehensive Special Education (#065 or #165) or certification in School Psychology (#070)
• Experience working with students with significant needs (3–5 years)
• Strong consultation, organizational, and public speaking skills
• Familiarity with DSM‑V
• Thorough understanding of PPT/IEP processes
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

$55,018 – $111,829 depending upon education and experience plus additional resource stipend

Director of Special Services / Supervisor of Special Services / Assigned Building Administrator

None

Apply online ct.org and submit application, resume, cover letter, two letters of reference, copies of college transcripts, and State of CT teacher certification.

Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action, and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032‑860‑673‑8270.

Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to Dr. Wendy Shepard‑Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032‑860‑677‑1791.