Classroom Teacher - Behavioral Health Education
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Education / Teaching
Location
: NAT 934 N. Main St Danielson (10163)
Shift
: 10-month school calendar schedule
The Natchaug Hospital Clinical Day Treatment Schools are looking for teachers to be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team working for the best interests of students academically, clinically and transitionally.
The schools are located at six sites throughout Eastern Connecticut. CDT offers special education services to students in grades 1–12 whose social, emotional or behavioral health problems prevent them from functioning successfully in a regular school environment. Each student’s individual academic and clinical treatment plan is designed to address their special needs and return them to their regular schools as soon as possible.
OverviewNatchaug CDT focuses on supporting students and coordinating with sending schools to align educational expectations and clinical care. The Teacher role includes classroom instruction and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to promote positive student outcomes.
Responsibilities- Provide classroom instruction for 6–8 students in a Clinical Day Treatment environment.
- Coordinate academic expectations with the sending school district.
- Serve as liaison between the home school and clinical staff.
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Current certification from the CT State Department of Education
- Current or pending special education certification required
- Experience working with children and adolescents in an educational setting (public or private)
- Experience working with children and/or adolescents with behavioral and emotional needs preferred
- Knowledge of education procedures for working with/teaching emotionally disturbed students, a plus
- Knowledge of special education laws and regulations, child and adolescent growth and development, and student learning styles, a plus
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents
- Employee assistance and wellness programs with a focus on mental health
- School-year calendar with paid time off and health insurance packages
- 401(k) plan with employer match up to 7%
- Discounts on services, products and optional coverages (e.g., movie tickets, pet insurance, travel)
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