Special Education Teacher

Position located at:

North Haven High School

Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:15am-2:20pm.

The Special Education Teacher will create and maintain a superior academic environment by developing and implementing a classroom structure consistent with the needs of each student and the classroom in its entirety. Some responsibilities include developing and implementing lesson plans, meet and instruct classes, write and implement IEPs, initiate student evaluations and document progress, create an instructional environment for appropriate development of students, and collaborate effectively with related-services staff to address the students’ needs.

• Develop and implement lesson plans and modify instruction to meet the individual needs of students
• Provide behavioral management
• Monitor, evaluate and report on students' progress
• Attend and participate in meetings

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 months of related teaching experience (i.e. student teaching, internships, etc.)
• Valid state special education certificate
• Preferred experience working with students with a wide range of disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries

• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be 18 years or older

Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions

Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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