<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Teacher - Full Time - Special Education with interest in History</p> <p>CT Special Education certification required</p> <p>Ben Bronz Academy is a State of Connecticut approved special education day school for students in grades 2-12 with learning disabilities. Our goal is to help students with learning disabilities learn to identify and correct their functional weaknesses and to develop strong, spontaneous thinking habits that build self-confidence and foster greater curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. We believe that every student deserves the chance to succeed. We enable bright children who have a learning disability to achieve academic success and strengthen their curiosity, perseverance, patience, self-reliance, motivation, and focus. We have a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a proven, structured, individualized program.</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>A great opportunity for an individual who possesses a special education teaching certification with an interest in teaching History at the middle school and high school levels.</p> <p>As a teacher at Ben Bronz Academy, you have the opportunity to share your knowledge of learning strategies with very bright students who learn differently. This position requires you to be a team player, confident in your subject area, a mentor to students, and have an interest in working with special education students. It is important that candidates are committed to their students and want to be a part of their students' success. The ideal candidate will be familiar with technology.</p> <p>Requirements: Bachelor's degree with special education certification.</p> <p>Preferred Experience: Prior experience working in a school setting or working with special education students.</p> <p>General Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Teach a variety of classes . </li><li>Serve as an advisor to a group of three - five students. </li><li>Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Education Directors or Executive Director </li></ul> <p>We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401k.</p> <p>If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your certification to gail@benbronzacademy.org</p> <p>More information about our school can be found on our website at: www.benbronzacademy.org</p> <p>Ben Bronz Academy is an equal opportunity employer.</p>