Special Education Teacher; Grades K-12

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools.

Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job‑ready skills.

Location:

Windsor, CT

CREC seeks a talented Special Education teacher for a position at CREC River Street School. Please apply to this position if you are a committed educator who is looking to work in a diverse school setting with a social justice mindset. The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), River Street Schools and Programs, seeks a Special Education Teacher to work in their schools across the elementary, secondary, and high school level.

Strong candidates will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong collaboration skills, and experience in administering a variety of diagnostic assessments, writing reports and presenting cessful candidates will provide direct and/or consultative services, both in small group and/or within the general education setting, according to the needs of the student, to maximize the learning experience of students with special needs, in academics, interpersonal skills and activities of daily living.

Strong candidates will work collaboratively to implement district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment.

• Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning issues, and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Participate in PPTs and assist in developing Individual Educational Programs (IEP) for students.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEPs and behavior management plans.
• Collaborate with general education teachers and pupil personnel staff to design and implement programs and strategies to address students' individualized needs.
• Coordinate with district representatives, outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students' abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Serve as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self‑understanding, and behavioral management; serve as liaison between home and school.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data to assist in decision‑making as it relates to academic and behavioral concerns.
• Acquire professional knowledge and keep current by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings.
• Collect, organize, and maintain data and systems for accurate and complete record‑keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Utilize appropriate books, aids, and equipment and maintain inventory records.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate a dedication to all learners especially those historically marginalized.
• Demonstrate commitment to lifelong professional learning and growth.

• Design, strengthen, and participate in positive learning…