Teacher – Special Education; Neurodiverse Program

Teacher – Special Education (Neurodiverse Program)

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching / Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 5/28/2026
• Location:
  
  New London High School Multi Magnet Campus

Principal

$48,703 - $100,722 per year

Full-Time, 10-Month

Provides instruction and is responsible for student learning for identified special education students during a particular time period in all core content subjects.

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) by assessing student needs, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and delivering specialized instruction that supports academic, behavioral, social, and functional growth.
• Provide differentiated instruction in individual, small-group, inclusive, and self-contained settings while implementing evidence-based instructional, behavioral, and intervention strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to promote student success, support inclusive practices, and ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications are implemented.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress toward IEP goals, maintain accurate educational records, and use data to inform instruction and instructional planning.
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment by supervising students, mentoring paraprofessionals, promoting positive behavior, and preparing students for successful transitions within school and beyond.

• Hold a valid Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) educator certificate with an endorsement in one or more of the following endorsement areas: 051 (1‑12), 053 (1‑12), 065 (1‑12), 165 (1‑12), 265 (1‑12), or another applicable endorsement appropriate for the assignment.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Haitian Creole highly desirable.

Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, life and disability insurance, and other fringe benefits. Benefit offerings, eligibility, and terms vary by position and are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement, Board of Education policy, and/or individual employment agreement.

New London Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and Connecticut state laws, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.