<p>Job Description:</p> <p>POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL, 6TH GRADE (2025 - 2026 SY)</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: TEACHER</p> <p>REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES / SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES</p> <p>SUMMARY: To provide an innovative and creative learning environment which fosters students' individual growth and development in all program areas.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.</p> <p>Plan and implement academic and clinical IEP goals through continuous assessment of each student.</p> <p>Have knowledge and an ability to apply a developmentally focused classroom structure.</p> <p>Develop and implement an integrated curriculum by sharing ideas, materials and methods with professional colleagues.</p> <p>Demonstrate knowledge and application of subject matter in areas of specialization.</p> <p>Plan daily lessons to provide a variety of learning experiences.</p> <p>Vary instructional material and activities through a multi-modality approach.</p> <p>Develop and implement an effective behavior management program that meets the overall goals of the program.</p> <p>Maintain appropriate student records and submit required reports within a designated time period.</p> <p>Work with teachers in various disciplines.</p> <p>Work cooperatively with parents to maintain ongoing communication and provide support and resources when necessary.</p> <p>Perform educational testing and evaluations in order to assess students' needs.</p> <p>Actively participate in a transdisciplinary model and demonstrate strong collaboration skills.</p> <p>Integrate the clinical group goals and objectives into the educational curricula.</p> <p>Actively participate in staff development activities to foster professional and personal growth.</p> <p>Develop student awareness and self-respect by fostering experiences that encourage students to achieve realistic and personal goals.</p> <p>Participate in ongoing performance evaluations.</p> <p>Maintain professional competence through in-service education provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.</p> <p>Serve on faculty and curriculum committees.</p> <p>Implement individual education program for special needs students.</p> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Supervises classroom and students (aides, volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.</p> <p>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>Bachelor Degree.</p> <p>(Masters Degree for certain positions).</p> <p>Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements.</p> <p>CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:</p> <p>Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate, 165 Comprehensive Special Education, K-12</p> <p>SALARY: As per negotiated contract</p> <p>DATE OF SERVICE: 2025-2026 School Year</p> <p>APPLICATION: If you are currently employed by the Bristol Board of Education as a teacher, please complete an internal application online by 4:00 p.m. on May 7, 2025.</p> <p>All others please fill out an online application at www.applitrack.com/bristol/onlineapp</p>