Job Description:

Winchester Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Teacher to strengthen our student's academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills while enabling the student to maximize his/her potential and ability to return to mainstream classes. The Special Education Teacher will implement an education program that facilitates the treatment process in compliance with the student's IEP.  
 
Position Purpose: 
The Special Education Teacher: Administers and evaluates educational diagnostic testing; Performs behavioral observations; Creates instructional opportunities that support students' academic, social and personal development; Designs tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students' prior learning and advances students toward important learning goals; Collect, graph and analyze academic and behavioral data; Manages students behaviors by successfully implementing de-escalation strategies and implementing behavior plans; Participate in therapeutic holds in accordance with CPI as a last resort; Work with Teacher Support personnel; Assist in providing updated written progress reports as delineated in IEPs and requested by supervisor, other team members and parents.
 
Qualifications:
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Masters Preferred) in Special Education, equivalent experience and training;
valid CT certification in special education (065 or 165 preferred)
Experience and expertise in student behavior management and collaborative problem solving;
Ability to provide leadership to staff in areas of specialization;
Excellent interpersonal skills to consult effectively with teachers, administrators, and parents, in a variety of settings;
Very good command of oral and written English language and ability to present effectively to large groups;
Ability to write valid IEP's and to follow IDEA procedures;
Valid Connecticut Driver's license and reliable transportation for on the job travel;
Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in the physical management of students in crisis;
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds in English, Spanish, or other languages related to the job is preferred
Maintains the integrity of confidential information pertaining to students, staff, or district patrons;
The ability to work professionally and lead a team of staff.
Knowledge of age-appropriate teaching methods, state curriculum framework, education, and special education law, and appropriate instructional subjects.  Knowledge of differentiating the mainstream curriculum.
 
Essential Responsibilities:
Implement all aspects of the IEP related to special education including but not limited academic and behavioral goals and objectives for students as well as progress monitoring with strong data collection and data-driven decision making skills.
 
Assist and support building staff, District staff and parents in the data-driven development, implementation and revision of student plans;
Facilitate team processes including problem-solving, and IEP development for special needs students;
Provide support to staff in all areas related to area of identified eligibility and associated interventions;
Instruct and direct assigned instructional assistants to maximize delivery of instructional services;
Collects appropriate student performance data for determining the extent to which student IEP goals and objectives are achieved;
Teacher will seek out opportunities for professional development to enhance the content knowledge and pedagogical skill.
 
It is preferred that the teacher is knowledgeable in de-escalation strategies and has experience with hands off crisis prevention interventions.
 
Working Conditions: 
Per Contract with the Winchester Education Association.

Requirements:
Must pass federal and local background checks;
Must have reliable transportation;
Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs 

Pay Range - $44,147.00 - $97,776.00

Application Procedure:  
Apply Online Via our website:  www.winchesterschools.org to applitracks. Upload cover letter, resume, three recent reference letters, and certificate.