<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Position: Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE)</p> <p>Position Available: SY 25-26</p> <p>Position Description: Regional School District 13 is seeking a full-time, Middle School Special Education Teacher</p> <p>Qualifications: Current and Valid CT Teaching Certification (065 or 165)</p> <p>Performance Expectations/Qualifications/Responsibilities (include but not limited to):</p> <ul> <li>Current and Valid CT Certification as a Special Education Teacher (065 or 165) </li><li>Experience in working with students with diverse educational needs and supports </li><li>Strong ability to develop and maintain communication and rapport with parents </li><li>Knowledge of evidence-based learning strategies to support identified students in the least restrictive environment </li><li>Ability to collect, manage and analyze data to measure student progress and inform instruction </li><li>Experience in formal evaluation and assessment practices </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders </li><li>Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills, a high degree of flexibility and initiative </li><li>Knows and effectively communicates the Regional School District 13 philosophy and mission. </li></ul> <p>Reports to: Building Principal/Director of Student Services and Special Education</p> <p>How to Apply: Interested applicants must complete an online application by visiting our district website (www.rsd13ct.org). Go to Employment, click on Application Procedure for Certified Positions and click on Online Application.</p> <p>The Human Resources Department is committed to supporting the Regional School District 13 mission by recruiting and retaining highly qualified educators who possess the ability to inspire and prepare all students, through engagement in authentic learning, to thrive and contribute as global citizens. To accomplish this mission, Regional School District 13 welcomes candidates from racially, culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds to apply for available positions in the district. This mission compels us to provide leadership and expertise in the development of sound human resource policies, systems, and programs that support the achievement of each student.</p> <p>Regional School District 13 does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, or ancestry with respect to employment practices or in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding these non-discrimination policies and practices: Jennifer Keane, Director of Student Services and Special Education, 135A Pickett Lane, Durham, CT 06422. Phone: 860-349-7208.</p>