<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Special Education Teacher</p> <p>Windsor Locks Middle School</p> <p>Position Start Date: March 16, 2026</p> <p>Application Closing Date: Open until filled</p> <p>Job Summary: We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to join our team and support students with diverse learning needs. This position involves implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), collaborating with general education staff, and creating a supportive, inclusive classroom environment. The candidate will demonstrate strong classroom management skills, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering academic and social-emotional growth for all students.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in collaboration with PPT team. </li><li>Deliver engaging and differentiated instruction in both a self-contained and inclusion-based classroom setting. Design and implement lessons focused on 16 core transition standards. </li><li>Collaborate with general education teachers to facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for students with disabilities. </li><li>Use data to assess student progress and adjust instruction as needed. </li><li>Conduct reevaluations to determine continued eligibility and inform the IEP. </li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress. </li><li>Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, and other stakeholders. </li><li>Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that celebrates diversity and individual strengths. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in special education or a related field. </li><li>CT special education teaching license (165). </li><li>Experience working with middle school students with disabilities (Preferred). </li><li>Strong understanding of modification and accommodations and best practices in supporting students with severe to profound disabilities. </li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. </li><li>Culturally responsive teaching practices. </li><li>Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range: Per Contract - Competitive Benefits</p> <p>Apply Online @ www.wlps.org</p> <p>Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination law. Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.</p>