Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
5/4/2021

Location:
Sandy Hook Elementary School

Date Available:
06/28/21

POSITION: Special Education Teacher - Special Education Summer School 2021

SCHOOL: Sandy Hook Elementary School

DATES: June 28, 2021 - July 22, 2021 (4 Week Program)
The staff day is 4.5 hours - 8:00am to 12:30pm -Monday thru Thursday

The teacher is responsible for the intellectual, social and effective development of students.

The teacher will also insure that all programs, materials and practices within the classroom are free from gender and minority bias and discrimination, and are in keeping with the letter and spirit of Title IX and Affirmative Action policies adopted by the Board of Education.

The teacher is directly responsible to the Principal of the school, and is evaluated/supervised by the administrator as designated in the Staff Evaluation Booklet. This evaluation is based upon basic tenets of good teaching which are found in each teacher's respective job description and the Connecticut Teaching Competencies.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the development and implementation of a workable educational prescription (Individual Education Plan) for each identified child.

• Uses diagnostic instruments to measure progress within a child's planned program.
• Administers specialized test instruments and interprets results.
• Delivers content utilizing specialized instructional materials.
• Performs observations for the purpose of collecting diagnostic data.
• Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and uses PPT findings to improve student learning experiences.
• Consults regularly with classroom teachers regarding student progress and programs.
• Maintains appropriate and on-going communication with administration, staff, parents/guardians.
• Develops and implements individual, classroom and/or school-wide behavioral plans for identified students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered, all candidates must possess current Teacher Certification from the Connecticut State Department of Education, applicable to the available position. Candidates will be selected based upon educational background, qualifications, relevant experience, experience specific to the particular school/location or the program to which you are applying, and all other job- related factors.
APPLICATIONS: Please apply on line through the following link:
www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Newtown Public School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.