Special Education Teacher

East Hartford Public Schools

$57K — $119K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Certified in subject area
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience in student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in a private school
  • Willingness to explore alternative qualifications if deemed appropriate by the Board of Education
  • Ability to effectively communicate with students and parents

Responsibilities

  • Instruct assigned classes in designated locations and times
  • Develop individualized programs of study tailored to students' needs
  • Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment
  • Prepare lesson plans and demonstrate readiness when requested
  • Encourage students to uphold classroom behavior standards
  • Establish clear objectives and communicate them effectively
  • Utilize diverse instructional techniques to meet student needs
  • Regularly assess student progress and provide reports
  • Diagnose learning disabilities and collaborate with specialists as needed
  • Maintain accurate student records and uphold district policies

Benefits

  • Participation in a ten-month work year
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment with administrative support
  • Ability to impact students' development positively
  • Access to district resources and specialist collaboration
Full Job Description
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teachers

Date Posted:
9/4/2026

Location:
Woodland Alternative School (TEP)

Date Available:


Closing Date:
Open until filled
TITLE: Special Education Teacher

Salary: (BA) $57,130 - $119,553 (PHD) (Per Contract)

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered:

  • Online Application
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume
  • Copy of Certification
  • Official Transcripts
  • Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
  • Other: Letter of interest should include background information

    TITLE: Special Education Teacher

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    1. Certified in subject area
    2. Bachelor's degree required.
    3. Student teaching, substitute teaching, or teaching in private school.
    4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

    REPORTS TO: Principal or supervisor.

    SUPERVISES: Students in class.

    JOB GOAL:
    To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible men and women.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
    2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
    3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
    4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
    5. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
    6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and, in harmony with the goals, establishes clear objectives for all lessons units, and projects to communicate these objectives to the students.
    7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
    8. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
    9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
    10. Diagnoses the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.
    11. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
    12. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
    13. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
    14. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
    15. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and, cooperatively with department heads, evaluates their job performance.
    16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
    17. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
    18. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    Ten-month year. Salary and work year established by the EHEA contract.

    EVALUATION:
    Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

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