Elementary ASD; RISE Special Education Teacher

Job Title

Position Description Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; and participate in professional learning. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and careers.

All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations and eager to collaborate with colleagues.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures the safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Superintendent

Other

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Active Special Education Teaching Certification (165) CDE required
• Experience working with students with autism preferred
• IEP data collection knowledge
• Working knowledge of CT-SEDs, preferred
• Elementary school special education experience preferred

Qualifications/Certificates:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Must be able to work with a diverse population

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills

Windham Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.