Special Education CARE Team Mental Health (1.0 FTE)

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Special Education CARE Team Member (1.0 FTE) available immediately 

This position will work at Irving A. Robbins Middle School and West District Elementary School

General Description:

 This position serves as teacher leader within the Special Services Department, providing comprehensive support for students with significant  needs and guiding building-based teams. This role involves facilitating Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings as an Administrative Designee, providing expert consultation on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and specialized programming. Furthermore, the position is responsible for designing and delivering professional development on a variety of  topics including but not limited to mental health trends,  Physical Management Training, managing Risk and Threat assessments, as well as  assisting with departmental staffing and scheduling  for the district's specialized programs.

Qualifications:

• State of CT certification in School Social Work (#071) or State of CT teacher certification in Comprehensive Special Education (#065 or #165) or State of CT certification is School Psychology (#070)
• Experience working with students with significant needs (3-5 years)
• Strong consultation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong public speaking skills
• Familiarity with DSM-V
• Thorough understanding of the PPT/IEP process
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
   

Salary:  $55,018 - $111,829 depending upon education and experience plus additional resource stipend

Reports To:     Director of Special Services/ Supervisor of Special Services/  Assigned Building Administrator

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.fpsct.org  and submit application, resume, cover letter, 2 letters of reference and copies of college transcripts and State of CT teacher certification

Selection Procedure:  Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.



The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to:  Veronica Ruzek, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT  06032 860-673-8270.  Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to:  Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 14 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT  06032 860-677-1791