<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Elementary School Teaching/Special Education (PK-5)</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>6/3/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Orchard Hill Elementary School</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Open until filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Special Education Teacher</p> <p>Orchard Hill Elementary School</p> <p>Description: South Windsor Public Schools is seeking a special education teacher at Orchard Hill Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. This special education teacher will coordinate and provide a structured program designed for students requiring behavioral, social, emotional, and academic support. Specialized instruction is provided in a smaller structured setting within the special education classroom on an individual basis. Students on this caseload will also have access to counseling support and other related service personnel as outlined in their IEPs. Consultation will be provided to the program teacher by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and school psychologist and/or social worker. Students on this caseload will also participate in regular education classes with support and collaboration between the regular education teachers and the special education teacher on an individual basis per their IEP.</p> <p>South Windsor is a diverse community of approximately 27,000 citizens and more than 5,000 public school students. The district values this diversity, and has worked to create a districtwide culture of equity and social consciousness. SWPS is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school (6-8), and one high school (9-12), all of which cultivate and support culturally responsive classrooms and learning communities. The ongoing work of our teachers and staff includes the creation of enriching experiences that expand the depth of knowledge for students beyond today's classroom in order to produce graduates with the 21st century skills needed to make them college or career ready.</p> <p>If you are someone who believes in the power of a high-quality education, who champions equity and inclusion, and who is ready to be part of an exceptional team working to prepare students to achieve their own personal excellence in a complex global society, then we hope you'll consider joining South Windsor Public Schools. We invite applicants to join a team of exemplary teachers, administrators, and support staff working to shape an exciting time in the South Windsor community.</p> <p>Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Connecticut certification in (165) Comprehensive Special Education, PreK - 12.</p> <p>Apply online at www.southwindsorschools.org under the District Information link. Please make sure you have provided all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, certification and transcripts) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed on the application.</p> <p>Open until filled.</p> <p>The South Windsor 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, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression or status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state and federal law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.</p>