Special Education Teachers

Job Details

Location:

Perry Hill NEST - Shelton, CT 06484. Position Type:
Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Salary Range: $53,841.00 - $78,056.00. Shift: Day. Category:
Education.

ACES is seeking special education teachers who are looking to do meaningful, team-based work with Pre‑K through grade1 students in our autism programs at the ACES Perry Hill NEST within Perry Hill School in Shelton, CT. This is not a traditional classroom role. Our Perry Hill NEST (Nurturing Early Support and Transition) program is built around early, intensive intervention and a shared commitment to getting it right for students at a critical point in their development.

The work is thoughtfully structured and highly individualized. Collaboration and implementation occur through a team‑based approach that includes the special education teacher, BCBA, and speech‑language pathologist.

• ACES Perry Hill NEST is a regional, ABA‑based program designed for students with autism and related disabilities.
• The focus is on building communication, social, and learning readiness skills through instruction embedded in everyday classroom routines.
• The goal is to help students develop the foundational skills they need to successfully transition into Pre‑K, Kindergarten, and early elementary settings.
• This is a language‑rich, highly supported environment where instruction is intentional and consistent across the entire team.
• We are also continuing to grow the program, with expansion into first grade beginning in ESY
  2026.

• Classrooms are co‑led by a Special Education Teacher and a BCBA, with shared responsibility for IEP development, programming, and instructional decision‑making.
• The special education teacher serves as a key instructional leader in the classroom, providing guidance, direction, and ongoing support to multiple Behavior Technicians implementing student programming.
• Each student is supported by a dedicated Behavior Technologist, allowing for a high level of individualized instruction.
• Class sizes are intentionally small, with morning, afternoon, and full‑day programming options.
• Instruction targets academic, social, behavioral, and adaptive skills, with a strong focus on functional independence.
• The work is supported by a trans‑disciplinary team, including speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.

• Have experience working with students with complex learning and behavioral needs, including autism.
• Experience managing multiple staff working together in a classroom setting.
• Understand how to adapt curriculum, differentiate instruction, and create structured, predictable learning environments.
• Can build strong, respectful relationships with students, families, and team members.
• Are comfortable providing clear direction and feedback to support staff within a collaborative model.
• Bring a mindset of continuous learning and reflection to their practice.

• 186‑day school year plus 18 days of Extended School Year (ESY).
• Participation in the Connecticut Teachers’ Retirement System.

• CT Special Education Certification (065, 165, or 265) required.
• Candidates currently enrolled in a certification program and eligible for a DSAP will be considered.
• Valid Connecticut Certification in Special Education and/or other related area.