<p>Job Description:</p> <p>2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR</p> <p>Special Education Teacher - Grades 5-8 - Job #877</p> <p>The Killingly Therapeutic Academy is currently seeking two special education teachers to join our team in providing specialized services to students with identified social-emotional disabilities. This program is designed as a clinical day program for students who require a more structured, therapeutic environment to access the general education curriculum.</p> <p>The program will be supported by two full-time clinicians, along with additional behavioral support staff, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive learning environment. With a student-to-staff ratio of approximately 1 adult to 3-4 students, this position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with students in need of individualized support.</p> <p>We are looking for passionate professionals who are committed to fostering a positive and effective learning experience for students with unique needs.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must hold a 165 Comprehensive Special Education Certification </li><li>Knowledge of high school curriculum (Job 876) or middle school curriculum (Job 877) </li><li>An understanding of trauma-informed practices </li><li>CTSEDS experience is preferred (not required) </li><li>Strong desire to work with students with emotional disabilities </li><li>Understanding of the best practices in Transition requirements for students ages 14-18 (Job 876) or ages 10-13 (Job 877) </li><li>Experience working in other clinical programs is preferred </li><li>Dually certified in general education and special education preferred not required </li></ul> <p>When applying online, please be sure to upload the following documents for the application to be complete & considered: Resume, Letter of Intent, and three (3) recent letters of recommendation from persons who can address professional competencies:</p> <p>https://www.applitrack.com/killingly/onlineapp/</p> <p>The Killingly Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>KILLINGLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BELIEVE ALL STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM THE TALENTS OF STAFF FROM A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, RACES AND ETHNIC GROUPS</p>