Special Education Teacher - Middle School Developmental Disabilities Classroom

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Special Education Teacher
- Middle School Developmental Disabilities Classroom
- School Year

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Location:
  
  Student Support Services

Do your best teaching with a team that believes in what's possible.

LEARN Student Support Services is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher to join our specialized developmental disabilities program. You'll provide highly individualized instruction while collaborating with an exceptional interdisciplinary team committed to student growth, independence, communication, belonging, and success.

Whether you're an experienced special educator or a talented teacher ready to deepen your expertise, you'll find opportunities at LEARN to collaborate, grow, learn and make an extraordinary difference for students.

• Make a Meaningful Difference: See the impact of your work as students develop new skills, build independence, strengthen communication, and experience success.
• Be Part of an Exceptional Team: Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team where educators and specialists bring their expertise together to design individualized programming for students.
• Grow Your Expertise: Develop specialized skills in evidence-based instruction, IEP development, data-informed decision-making, communication, behavior support, and programming for students with developmental disabilities.
• Advance Your Career: Access ongoing professional learning, mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to grow as an educator and leader.
• Bring Your Ideas: Join a team that values creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and the professional voice of educators.
• Teach the Whole Student: Help students develop not only academically, but also as communicators, problem-solvers, self-advocates, and increasingly independent young people.
• Belong to a Community: Join a school community that values different perspectives and experiences and is committed to creating an environment where students and staff feel respected, supported, and valued.

We are looking for an educator who believes in the potential of every student and wants to continue growing professionally.

• Connecticut Teacher Certification in Special Education, such as 165 or 065, or eligibility for appropriate certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based and individualized instruction.
• Curiosity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
• A belief that high expectations, strong relationships, meaningful instruction, and the right supports can open possibilities for every student.

$49,292 to $102,010 annually.

LEARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE )

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 11:02:05 AM CST.

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