<p>Job Description:</p> <p>SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER / BRIDGES PROGRAM</p> <p>DOOLITTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL</p> <p>FOR 2025-2026 SY</p> <p>Cheshire Public Schools has an opening for a Special Education Teacher (Bridges Program) in our Doolittle School for the 2025-2026 school year. We hope that you consider applying.</p> <p>The Bridges Program is a therapeutic program committed to building strong relationships for students, faculty and families for students with social and emotional needs in the early elementary grades.</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>Bridges is a therapeutic program that supports students in grades 1-6 who find the typical elementary school day challenging due to emotional and/or behavioral concerns. Students have average to above-average cognitive abilities. The program focuses on building strong relationships, teaching students to identify triggers and apply coping strategies. The least restrictive setting for students can vary from fully self-contained to fully included. Staffing is comprised of two full-time teachers, one full-time psychologist dedicated to the program, BCBA support and several instructional assistants. Training in Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence: Ruler approach, Trauma-informed practices, and PMT available.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Applicant must posses a Connecticut Teaching Certificate #065, #165, #265.</p> <p>Salary:</p> <p>In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire.</p> <p>Benefits:</p> <p>Children of a teacher who does not reside in Cheshire may attend the Cheshire Public Schools so long as the teacher continues to teach in Cheshire and pays 50% of the published regular education tuition cost, plus any additional costs incurred by the District regarding their child.</p> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp. Please include all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, certification, transcripts and praxis scores) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed in the application.</p> <p>Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.</p>