ESY Structured Literacy Teacher

Special Education Teacher w/ Multi‑Sensory Reading Program Certification(s)

Date Available: Permanent position commencing with the 2023‑2024 school year. Official start date will be August 29, 2023.

Salary & Benefits: In accordance with the Joel Barlow Education Association’s collective bargaining unit agreement. Competitive benefits.

Daily from 7:30 am to 11:30 am

• CT teaching certification in Special Education K‑12.
• Certification in Multi‑Sensory Reading Programs such as Wilson or Orton‑Gillingham.
• Prior experience working with students with special needs, including dyslexia.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, creativity, and strong organization skills.
• Highly motivated and self‑directed.

• Work collaboratively with individual student teams.
• Provide Case Manager services, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; liaison with general education teachers; communication with home; run Team meetings.
• Attend PPTs and other meetings for assigned students and present up‑to‑date information on progress toward goals and objectives.
• Conduct and present educational testing results, using this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect and manage data pertaining to various student goals and objectives.
• Ensure that all class accommodations are being implemented in the appropriate settings.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school‑wide faculty.
• Provide consultative services in general education classes; adapt and modify curriculum materials and instructional approaches; serve as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with students with dyslexia.

• Formal letter of application.
• Resume.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• College transcripts (official copy required at time of hire).
• CT certification in Special Education K‑12.
• Orton‑Gillingham certification.

Deadline for Application: Until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Region 9 Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Special Education Teacher

Joel Barlow High School

Commences with 2026‑2027 School Year

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Joel Barlow Education Association collective bargaining agreement.

Daily from 7:30 am to 11:30 am

• Works collaboratively with individual student teams.
• Provide Case Manager services, including development, implementation, and monitoring of IEP goals and objectives; liaison with general education teachers; communication with home; run Team meetings; using CT‑SEDS to manage IEPs.
• Attend PPTs and other meetings for assigned students and present up‑to‑date information on progress toward goals and objectives.
• Conduct and present educational testing results, using this information to review and revise current IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect and manage data pertaining to various student goals and objectives.
• Ensure that all related services and class accommodations are being implemented in the appropriate settings.
• Participate in professional development and other meetings with the special education department and school‑wide faculty.
• Provide co‑teaching partnerships in general education classes; adapt and modify curriculum materials and instructional approaches; serve as a resource to the general education staff in regards to working with a diverse learner population.
• Provide direct instruction in reading, writing, and/or mathematics so students are able to meet or close the gap in meeting district‑wide benchmarks.
• Implement…