Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher needed for ACES at Ansonia Middle School, Ansonia, CT. The ACES AMS Program serves students in grades 6-8.

Our program seeks to;

- provide a challenging, diverse learning environment which meets the individual and diverse needs of each student with special needs.

- to create an integrated curriculum which maximizes the use of technology and social-emotional learning in order to communicate effectively;

- to encourage partnerships with families and community resources for the purpose of enriching the educational programs

- to ensure a safe school environment through developing, implementing, and communicating clear expectations and guidelines for safety procedures; and

- to support students through graduation with academic and social-emotional needs

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Communication

- Encourages communication to create a positive working and learning environment

- Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies, demonstrating oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner

Management

- Assists with the orderly scheduling and implementation of a transdisciplinary program

- Organizes time, space, materials, equipment and personnel for effective instruction and/or project completion

- Develops and/or implements appropriate behavior management strategies

Planning

- Plans instruction to achieve objectives

- Develops and monitors behavioral objectives to meet learners' needs

Professional Responsibilities

- Participates in PPTs, conferences, meetings and other activities, as assigned

- Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation, and on-going professional improvement

- Supports program and agency goals and acts as an advocate for students, including the maintenance of confidentiality

- Submits required reports in a timely manner, including child reporting forms

Instruction

- Varies instructional materials, activities and techniques including technological advances, as appropriate

- Enhances student learning with resources and experiences from other educational and community agencies

- Demonstrates data collection techniques for improved instructional decision making

Qualifications

Connecticut teacher certification in special education required. Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program and are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

Other Qualifications:

- Demonstrates knowledge and application of the facilitation of reading, writing, and mathematics

- Demonstrates knowledge of standards based instruction and reporting

- Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to learning with groups and individuals

Assessment

- Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use current and/or appropriate assessment instruments and practices

- Develops clear and specific written documentation of assessment results

- Participates in the on-going evaluation of students

- Maintains on-going assessment of learner progress through written documentation

Internal candidates please apply via the "Careers at ACES " link on Interfaces. External candidates please apply via the ACES' website, www.aces.org.