Anticipated Elementary RISE Special Education Teacher - North Windham

Position Description

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment conducive to learning; and participate in professional learning. Windham Public Schools is a welcoming learning environment where all students are prepared for college and careers. All educators must be excited about working with diverse populations and eager to collaborate with colleagues.




Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility
• Ensures the safety of students
• Implements the Windham Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment.
• Prepares lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, use appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Windham Board of Education
• Maintains respect for confidential information
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design clear and specific learning assessments.
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner.
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator and/or Superintendent

• Active Special Education Teaching Certification (165) CDE required
• Experience working with students with autism preferred
• IEP data collection knowledge
• Working knowledge of CT-SEDs, preferred
• Elementary school special education experience preferred

• Bilingual(Spanish/English) preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Must be able to work with a diverse population

• Ability to foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent public relations skills