Special Education Teacher

Company: Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc
Location: New Britain
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Join our dedicated and energetic team of educators as a Special Education Teacher in our Raymond Hill School. The Raymond Hill School serves elementary, middle, and high school students in need of specialized services delivered in an environment of safety and caring.The Special Education Teacher teaches one or more skills or courses to assigned students to guide them toward greater realization of potential.Reviews intake records, treatment plans, and the individual education program of each student.Participates in the development and monitoring of a special educational program for each student to include PPT/IEP meetings as mandated in state and federal regulations.Develops social, behavioral, and community living skills within the academic framework.Reviews the treatment goals and objectives of all students assigned to the classroom and consults with appropriate staff members to provide therapeutic responses to each.Establishes and maintains a comfortable classroom climate, provides stability, safety, security and discipline.Assures consistent, coordinated treatment within the classroom and fosters the development of confidence and self esteem.Participates in group meetings of Education Program staff to review student progress and to monitor the total treatment plan.Participates in conferences with family members, advises concerning student needs, behavior, and progress.Modifies education programs as appropriate.Participates in the supervision, evaluation and training of assigned staff assistants.Maintains required records, files, study, and course plans; prepares assigned reports.Work Duration:Ten-month position with the option to work the 5 week Extended School Year Program for additional compensation.Education/Experience/Other Requirements:Bachelors Degree and state certification in special education required; two to four years experience in relevant specialty area as special education teacher preferred. Acquisition and maintenance of certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid required.
Klingberg Family Centers (and its Affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, learning or physical disability, past or present history of mental disorder, developmental disabilities, veteran status, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

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