Special Education Teacher in Hartford, CT

A full-time Special Education Teacher position is available at a K-12 school in Hartford, CT, for the upcoming school year on a contract basis. This role focuses primarily on self-contained intensive education classrooms serving K-6 students, with an emphasis on grades 5-6.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver specialized instruction to students in a self-contained classroom setting.
• Implement Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI), and autism-specific educational strategies.
• Manage a classroom of 8 to 10 students with intensive educational needs.
• Collaborate closely with 6 paraprofessionals to support individualized student goals.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to meet diverse learning requirements.

Qualifications:

• Certification and experience as a Special Education Teacher.
• Background in ABA, DTI, and working with students on the autism spectrum.
• Ability to lead and manage a dynamic classroom environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with paraprofessionals and school staff.

Work Schedule and Location:

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:40 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Located in Hartford, Connecticut.

This contract role is ideal for educators experienced in intensive special education programs and seeking to make a meaningful impact with students requiring specialized support. Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Compensation for this position ranges from $31.34 to $51.34. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.