Special Education Teacher

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: Starting at $45/hour (Depending on Experience)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate High School Special Education Teacher to support students within a specialized behavioral education program in Willimantic, CT!

This position will focus on working with high school students with emotional disabilities (ED), Other Health Impairments (OHI), and ADHD. The classroom currently supports a structured learning environment tailored to their individual academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. Many students attend general education classes for multiple periods throughout the school day, while others receive their core academic instruction within the specialized classroom.

Paraprofessional support is available both within the classroom and when accompanying students to general education settings.

This is a great opportunity for an educator who enjoys creating a positive learning environment, supporting diverse student needs, and helping students build the skills necessary for academic and personal success.

• Provide specialized academic instruction to high school students with disabilities.
• Support students with emotional disabilities (ED), Other Health Impairments (OHI), and ADHD.
• Develop and implement individualized educational plans (IEPs) and instructional strategies.
• Create and maintain a structured, supportive, and positive classroom environment.
• Implement behavioral interventions and classroom management strategies.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure consistent academic and behavioral support.
• Coordinate with general education teachers to support students transitioning between classroom settings.
• Monitor student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional progress.
• Maintain accurate documentation, progress reports, and required educational records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with families and school staff.

• Valid Connecticut Special Education teaching certification or eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field.
• Experience working with high school students preferred.
• Experience supporting students with emotional and behavioral needs, ED, OHI, or ADHD preferred.
• Strong classroom management and behavioral intervention skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Starting pay rate of $45/hour, depending on experience.
• Consistent hours: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) options.