Special Education Teacher

EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs) and a partner in the RESC Alliance, working collaboratively to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission: EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities. We are redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the '3C's', Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we reinvest the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

EdAdvance offers positions that provide freedom from many of the time constraints and obstacles that can detract from the teaching profession. Our schools are well staffed with experienced administrative, related services, mental health, and behavioral professionals. 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!

Position: Special Education Teacher - Grades K-6

Full Time: Academic Calendar (185 School days)

Location: Partnership Learning Academy ~ Terryville, CT

Start Date: August 24, 2026

Position is open until filled.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide academic instruction and support for students enrolled in an outplacement educational program, serving students with social‑emotional difficulties and communication and behaviour challenges.
• Develop measurable IEP goals and objectives and participate in progress monitoring.
• Complete comprehensive achievement evaluations and written reports to propose services and instructional needs.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students.
• Continuously collaborate with school team members to ensure fidelity of learner expectations across the school environment.
• 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:

• Knowledge of Special Education procedures and regulations.
• Desire to work with elementary‑age students who struggle with regulating behaviour and social emotional responses.
• Experience in all modules of CT-SEDS.
• 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 or 265).
• 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.

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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants requiring an accommodation to complete the application or interview process should contact Human Resources.