<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Gallup Hill School is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The successful candidate will provide specialized instruction to students receiving special education services to support their access to and progress in general education, including the implementation of appropriate accommodations. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to instruct students commensurate with their learning level, individual needs and learning rate. In addition, the candidate will have knowledge or experience implementing inclusive practices at the elementary level.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Connecticut Special Education Certification required (165, 065 or 265) </li><li>Knowledge of and ability to design and implement specialized instruction for students based on their needs and abilities as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as to support access to general education </li><li>Ability to design and implement appropriate accommodations and modifications for students to successfully engage in the learning environment </li><li>Conducts interesting and well-paced lessons for students, using a variety of instructional techniques, strategies and materials. </li><li>Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and/or social development </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents </li><li>Demonstrated ability to write accurate and thorough assessment reports, IEP's and progress reports </li><li>Ability to positively engage teachers, students and families in the learning process </li><li>Ability to collaborate with colleagues to improve learning for all students </li><li>Ability to use data to make instructional decisions </li><li>Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals </li><li>Strong case management skills </li></ul> <p>Salary and Benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Per the Ledyard Education Association agreement </li></ul> <p>Additional Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing to teach </li><li>Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times </li><li>Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child </li></ul> <p>To Apply:</p> <p>Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately</p> <p>Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, or access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/ to apply.</p> <p>As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law</p>