<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Special Education Job Posting</p> <p>Position: Special Education Teacher - Grades 07 - Gr. 12 (1 FTE)</p> <p>Location: Parish Hill Middle/High School - Chaplin, CT.</p> <p>Description: Parish Hill Middle/High School, a small rural community school serving students in Grades 07 - 12 who reside in Chaplin, Hampton, and Scotland, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a close-knit, student-centered environment where collaboration, creativity, and individualized support are at the heart of everything we do. Typical class size at Parish Hill Middle High School is 13 students.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Designing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with diverse learning needs </li><li>Providing direct instruction, academic, and social-emotional support in both resource room and inclusive classroom settings </li><li>Collaborating with general education teachers, support staff, and families to foster student growth and success </li><li>Utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development </li><li>Supporting transition planning for students and preparing for post-secondary opportunities </li><li>Maintaining accurate records and compliance with all federal and state special education regulations </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Current Connecticut State Certification in Special Education (Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K - 12), or appropriate endorsement </li><li>Strong understanding of special education law, IEP development, and instructional strategies for students with diverse needs </li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and families in a small school setting </li><li>Ability to case manage approximately 10 - 12 students with diverse needs </li><li>Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills </li><li>Commitment to fostering an inclusive supportive, and respectful learning environment </li></ul> <p>Why Parish Hill?</p> <ul> <li>A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative school community </li><li>Small class sizes that allow for individual instruction </li><li>Opportunities to build meaningful connections with students, families, and staff </li><li>A welcoming rural setting with strong ties between school and community </li></ul> <p>To Apply:</p> <ul> <li>Apply electronically at https://www.parishhill.org/employment-application/ </li><li>Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, Connecticut certification, completed application, and three professional references to: </li></ul> <p>Sarai Ortega,</p> <p>Parish Hill Middle/High School</p> <p>304 Parish Hill Road</p> <p>Chaplin, CT. 06235</p> <p>Or email application materials to: sortega@parishhill.org</p> <p>Application Deadline: Open until filled</p>