Summer School Special Education Teacher; ESY Districtwide

2026 Summer School Special Education Teacher (ESY Districtwide)

Date Posted: 5/18/2026

Location:

Districtwide
Closing Date: 06/19/2026

Department: Department of Special Education & Pupil Services
Address: 236 Grand St. 2nd floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702

Posting for: Special Education Teachers

Locations: Various sites within the district, evaluation team

ESY for BDLC/M.S. Scope / M.S. & H.S. Essential Skills / CBT / 5‑12 Resource Room:

Monday – Thursday, July 6 – July 30, 2026, 7:15 am – 11:45 am (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)

ESY for K‑5 Inclusion:

Monday – Thursday, July 6 – July 30, 2026, 7:45 am – 12:45 pm (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)

ESY for K‑5 Inclusion – Additional

Shifts:

Monday – Thursday, July 6 – July 30, 2026, 7:45 am – 10:30 am & 11:00 am – 1:45 pm (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)

ESY Autism and CBL Programs:

Monday – Friday, July 6 – July 31, 2026

Elementary

Hours:

7:45 am – 1:45 pm (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)

Middle School / High School

Hours:

7:15 am – 1:15 pm (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)

Mandatory professional learning will be held on July 2 from 9:00‑11:00 am
. A Google Meet link will be sent out at a later date.

Reports to: EAS or ESY Site Administrator

• Develop lessons based on IEP goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of students.
• Provide direct instruction using a variety of techniques.
• Communicate with the school team, parents, guardians, and outside agencies regarding student progress.
• Ensure modifications and accommodations are implemented throughout the day.
• Manage student behavior; follow behavior plans, implement behavior contracts, and set up classroom behavior plans.
• Use district‑approved tools to design small‑group instruction.
• Provide differentiated instruction based on identified student needs.
• Maintain student attendance and progress data.
• Complete ESY progress reports at the end of the program, upload on CT‑SEDS, and provide to parents/guardians/surrogates.
• Use technologies appropriate to the learning needs of the student (Google Classroom, Kami, Atlas curriculum sites).
• Other duties assigned by the summer school administrator.
• Preferred candidates will be considered for employment.

Applicants must have appropriate special education certification for the position sought.

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such fitness to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel in this classification.

• Depth Perception – X
• Standing – X
• Walking – X
• Sitting – X
• Lifting – X (Little Physical Effort – up to 10 lb.)
• Pushing – X (Light Work – up to 20 lb.)
• Pulling – X (Medium Work – 20‑50 lb.)
• Climbing – X (Heavy Work – 50‑100 lb.)
• Balancing – X (Very Heavy Work – >100 lb.)
• Kneeling – X
• Crouching – X
• Reaching – X
• Handling – X
• Grasping – X
• Twisting – X
• Feeling – X
• Hearing – X
• Visual Acuity (Near) – X
• Visual Acuity (Far) – X
• Environmental Conditions (Cold 50 °F or less, Heat 90 °F or more, Wetness, Humidity, Extreme Noise or Vibration, Exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, unpleasant odors, bodily fluids, dampness, mechanical hazards, physical danger or abuse, confinement to small or restricting areas) – X

Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.