<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Job Title: Special Education Teacher</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's and/or Masters Degree in the content area. </li><li>Must hold current CT Teaching certification with K-12 Special Education Endorsement. </li></ul> <p>Salary:</p> <ul> <li>Salary, work year and working conditions will be in accordance with the current contract language between the Board of Education and the Pomperaug Education Association. Salary range: $52,519 - $108,039 </li></ul> <p>Period of Employment:</p> <ul> <li>Beginning August 21, 2025 </li></ul> <p>Reports to:</p> <ul> <li>Director of Student Services, Department Chair and Building Principal </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement accurate and thorough individualized educational programs to meet the social, behavioral and emotional needs of the students assigned to the program. </li><li>Provide students the consistent kind/firm structure and support they need in the classroom in order to be successful academically, socially and behaviorally. </li><li>Work closely with the student's counselors, the school psychologist, school nurse and high school administrators to provide students the help they need to learn how to overcome or cope with social/emotional and behavioral challenges. </li><li>Use data to make effective instructional decisions. </li></ul> <p>Visit www.region15.org to apply online, JOB ID #1838</p> <p>The mission of Region 15, a collaborative community committed to excellence, is to educate every student to be productive, ethical, and engaged in a global society through proven and innovative learning experiences supported by its strong community whose decision-making is based on the best interests of all students.</p> <p>The right candidate to join our team should be a collaborative and open-minded lifelong learner with a growth mindset and a passion for education and learning. We welcome unique perspectives and authentic experiences that prioritize student growth and achievement.</p> <p>The Pomperaug Regional School District 15 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other non-job related characteristic protected by state and federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.</p>