<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Long Term Special Education Substitute Teacher needed at Meadowside Elementary School. Position will begin on August 28, 2025 and is expected to last for several months.</p> <p>Substitute Teacher will provide specialized instruction, develop, implement and monitor student progress based on goals and objectives per IEP. They will evaluate, analyze and report findings. The substitute teacher will facilitate PPTs, data collection, behavior management and case manage students. They will collaborate with all team members.</p> <p>Current CT Special Education certification (165 or 065) required.</p> <p>Pay is $140 per day for the first consecutive 30 days, then $281.11 per day from day 31.</p> <p>Interested applicants must apply online at www.milforded.org in order to be considered for the position.</p> <p>No phone calls please.</p> <p>SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION:</p> <p>To facilitate the learning process for students with special needs through the effective application of instructional skills and knowledge and to support students in their social and emotional growth in accordance with Individual Educational Plans as prescribed by the Planning and Placement Team.</p> <p>INSTRUCTION: (Illustrative not inclusive)</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates knowledge of subject and presents appropriate lesson </li></ul> <p>content, following curriculum expectations as specified by the Board of</p> <p>Education;</p> <ul> <li>Develops a lesson design to promote achievement of lesson objectives; </li><li>Engages students in active learning, monitoring, understanding and adjusting the lesson when necessary; </li><li>Uses both direct and supervised instruction to keep students motivates and on task; </li><li>Uses appropriate questioning strategies; </li><li>Communicates clearly, with precise language and acceptable oral expression; </li><li>Uses a variety of resources, materials and methods to improve the effectiveness of lessons; </li><li>Creates learning environments and experiences that integrate technology into curriculum and instruction; </li><li>Implements a variety of grouping strategies as dictated by student needs and learning objectives; </li><li>Gives clear and reasonable assignments; </li><li>Assesses student achievement regularly and provides regular feedback to students; </li><li>Provides and monitors appropriate homework assignments, giving meaningful feedback to students; </li><li>Involves parents in active participation in the educational process; keeps parents informed regarding classroom goals and student progress, responds promptly and appropriately to parent concerns; </li><li>Demonstrates competency in individual diagnostic assessment of student's cognitive, academic and social-emotional skills; </li><li>Uses diagnostic information to analyze student needs and develop appropriate lesson plans; </li><li>Implements all phases of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) as relevant to their classroom responsibilities with appropriate record-keeping; </li><li>Participates in the annual review process through evaluation of goals and </li></ul> <p>objectives and planning of the new IEP;</p> <ul> <li>Monitors special education students place in regular education and provides support and assistance to the mainstream program; </li><li>Continuously monitors student and group needs and utilizes alternative methods and strategies of instruction to meet these needs. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:</p> <ul> <li>Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; </li><li>Prior job related experience required. </li></ul> <p>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate for appropriate level of instruction and/or subjects, which must satisfy the definition of "Highly Qualified" status for content area assignment.</p>