<p>Job Description:</p> <p>SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher will be responsible for teaching students in the Whitney Hall School program in a special education environment. This position will be accountable to the Principal and the Vice President of Education, and will work with the entire Children's Center staff regularly. The Special Education Teacher is expected to perform other related duties as assigned.</p> <p>POSITION STATUS: Non-Exempt</p> <p>TECHNOLOGIES: Microsoft Office Suite</p> <p>Accountable and responsible for the following results:</p> <ul> <li>Plan instructional activities for students which provide for individual differences and varying grade level expectations. </li><li>Teach English, Math, Language Arts, Science and/or Health, Reading, Life Skills and Social Studies. </li><li>Assess academic strengths and weaknesses of each student. </li><li>Prepare a written IEP for each student in keeping with recommendations of the PPT. </li><li>Prepare quarterly benchmark reports and semi-annual progress reports on students. </li><li>Participate in PPTs, Treatment Teams and Case Conferences for assigned students. </li><li>Uses a variety of teaching techniques that foster student involvement. </li><li>Ensure adherence to student's IEP and special education timelines for completing and reviewing evaluations and conducting annual IEP reviews. </li><li>Maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment by consistently implementing routines, transitions and procedures. </li><li>Prepares records and reports with accuracy and timeliness. </li><li>Will be responsible for setting up substitute folders. </li><li>Attends all CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) trainings and recertifications and is be able to use techniques as needed. </li><li>Maintains all required agency mandatory trainings. </li><li>Participates in staff and departmental meetings, in-service training programs, and attends meetings as required, workshops, and conferences. Effectively utilizes supervision </li><li>Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children's Center of Hamden. Adheres to The Children's Center of Hamden's Boundary Code of Ethics. </li><li>Performs any other related work assigned. </li><li>Is aware of the Policy and Procedure Manuals and can access information as needed. </li><li>Demonstrates effort to promote the agency Inclusion Policy by: </li><li>Identifying inequities and bias, and appropriately raising concerns. </li><li>Interacting with others respectfully. </li><li>Respecting the experiences of individuals who do not share your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other relevant quality. </li><li>Maintains care, welfare, safety and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards. </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>One to two years teaching or related experience desired. Ability to work in a special education setting with emotionally disturbed and learning disabled children and adolescents. Some knowledge of substance abuse issues is desired. Comprehensive and current knowledge in all subjects taught. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to differentiate instruction across a range of grade levels.</p> <p>LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS</p> <p>Comprehensive Special Education K-12 (165)</p> <p>Candidates eligible for DSAP will also be considered.</p>