At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire students with special needs through engaging academic instruction.
- Company: Join EdAdvance, a supportive nonprofit focused on educational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, and professional development reimbursement.
- Other info: Experience low student-teacher ratios and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Connecticut Special Education certification and 3 years of teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
EdAdvance is a public nonprofit Regional Educational Service Center (RESC) created in 1966 under Connecticut General Statute 10-66a. Our mission is to promote the success of school districts and their communities. Collaboratively with them, we provide educational and related services. A continuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. EdAdvance has over 600 employees with facility locations in Litchfield, Danbury, Plymouth, and Torrington.
What we offer employees:
- A highly collaborative work environment
- A high employee retention rate and recognition for years of service (at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental Insurance (30+ hours/week)
- Generous paid time off policies
- Health & wellness programs
- Reimbursement for Professional Development
- Agency-wide annual celebrations
Special Education - Lead Teacher
Full Time/Academic Calendar 185-205 days
TRB Eligible
EdAdvance offers positions that provide freedom from many of the other time constraints and obstacles that can detract from the teaching profession. Our schools are very well staffed with experienced administrative, related services, mental health, and behavioral professionals. In addition, our enrollment processes allow us to align the needs of our students to our specific programs, staffing levels, and resources, creating low student-teacher ratios and small caseload sizes. In short, our teachers spend more time doing what they know and love, teaching!
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide academic instruction and support for students who are enrolled in an outplacement educational program, serving students with social-emotional difficulties and communication and behaviour challenges
- Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students
- Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behaviour, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions
- Other duties as may be assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Well-versed in Special Education procedures and regulations
- At least 3 years of recent teaching experience in a school setting
- Practiced within all modules of CT-SEDS
- Desire to work with students who struggle with regulating behaviour and social emotional responses
- Experience in writing IEP goals, completing achievement evaluations and interpreting the results to propose services and instructional needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioural needs
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Active Connecticut Certification in Special Education (Endorsement #: 065, 165, 265 or 113)
- Master's Degree in Special Education preferred
- Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required
- Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job
Application Procedure: Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance's employment page and clicking on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, along with any other classification protected by law. EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups.
Special Education Teacher-Team Leader in London employer: EdAdvance
EdAdvance is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its educators, offering a supportive work culture and a small caseload for personalised student engagement. Located in the vibrant community of Terryville, CT, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to restorative practices that foster meaningful connections with students. Join us to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners while enjoying a fulfilling career in education.
