Special Education Teacher: School Year 2026-27 Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher: School Year 2026-27 - JOB ID# 13882

Overview

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has provided innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. CREC serves 33 member districts and reaches additional communities statewide, supporting approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

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Position Summary

The purpose of this posting is to create a pool of talented employees for the 2026-27 School Year. CREC seeks talented Special Education Teachers for teaching positions at our various magnet schools. Apply if you are a committed educator looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. For more information about CREC Magnet Schools and locations, visit crecschools.org.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues and recommend corrective procedures to maximize learning.

Participate in PPTs and assist in developing Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) for students.

Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plans.

Collaborate with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address students individualized needs.

Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff to ascertain individual students abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

Serve as ready resources to students and parents to provide counseling that leads to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; act as liaison between home and school.

Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision-making related to academic and behavioral concerns.

Acquire professional knowledge and stay current with developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings.

Maintain data and systems for accurate record-keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and laws.

Encourage parental involvement in students education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.

Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment and maintain inventory records.

Comply with all CREC policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.

Special Education Certification (065).

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities; however, Special Education Teachers may oversee the support provided by classroom support staff as needed.

Competencies

Intrapersonal Competencies

Demonstrate a dedication to all learners, especially those historically marginalized.
Commit to lifelong professional learning and growth.

Interpersonal Competencies

Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning environments that support individual and collaborative learning.
Build strong relationships with students, peers, families, and learning community members to contribute to success.
Contribute to the lifelong success of all learners, particularly those historically marginalized due to background, demographics, neurodiversity, ability, or culture.

Cognitive Competencies

Use in-depth understanding of content and learning progressions to engage learners toward mastery.
Apply culturally responsive teaching to center students diversity as a strength.
Employ techniques for developing metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.

Instructional Competencies

Personalize learning experiences through assessments, supports, progressions, relationships, and technology.
Develop student agency, ownership, self-advocacy, and effective communication skills regarding learning.
Use technology in service of learning (e.g., learning platforms, gradebook, Google Suite, Microsoft Office).

Benefits

Group Health Insurance Plans
Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if…