Classroom Teacher​/Special Education

Position: Classroom Teacher / Special Education
Job Description:

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Hamden Public Schools

Hamden CT 06517

Title:

Special Education Teacher - ALC Classroom

Qualifications:

1. Certification in the subject and/or grade level to be taught as determined by state certification authorities.

2. Such other alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To:

Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator

Job Goal:

To provide each educationally handicapped student with a program that will enable the student to reach his or her fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential.

Performance Responsibilities:

* Provides a basic core program for special education students consistent with state education code requirements.

* Confers frequently with parents and professional staff members regarding the educational, social, and personal problems of such students.

* Assists other professional staff members in resolving the unique psychological or disciplinary problems of each student.

* Assists in screening, evaluating and recommending placements of applicants in the school's special education program.

* Counsels' individuals and groups of special education students with educational, occupational, and personal problems.

* Assists special education students in making realistic assessments of their abilities and in establishing educational and occupational goals in keeping with these abilities.

* Provides motivation to students who have a short attention span.

* Takes responsibility for professional growth and development.