Special Education Teacher | Trumbull, Connecticut

Step into an impactful contract opportunity serving students in grades 4th/5th or 7th/8th as a Special Education Teacher in a dynamic school environment near Trumbull, CT. With a start date as early as August 25, 2026 (or ASAP), and continuing through June 7, 2027, this full-time position offers a structured Monday–Friday schedule (8:15 am–3:45 pm EST, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) for 35 hours per week.

In this role, you’ll manage a caseload of 12–15 students who benefit from significant support, ensuring your expertise is focused and valued. You’ll typically work with students in a resource classroom, facilitating primarily pull-out groups, while also providing occasional push-in support as needed. Ample time for planning, IEP documentation, and progress monitoring is built into your schedule. Supervising paraprofessionals and contributing to a collaborative, supportive special education program are important aspects of your responsibilities.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Connecticut teaching license with either 165 or 265 Special Education Certification (DSAP teachers with relevant experience considered if other options are unavailable)
• Experience and skill teaching reading in a special education setting highly preferred
• Ability to work with 4th/5th or 7th/8th grade students, adjusting as needed based on school assignment
• Proven success managing caseloads of students requiring significant service minutes
• Strong organizational, collaboration, and communication abilities

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, individualized instruction within a resource setting
• Provide both pull-out and push-in services as appropriate
• Lead, support, and supervise paraprofessionals
• Conduct IEP writing, progress monitoring, and maintain compliance standards
• Build trusting relationships with students, families, and school staff

This position offers competitive pay between $39 and $55 per hour, commensurate with experience and credentials.

Ready to deliver meaningful change in students’ lives while advancing your career? Submit your application today and make a lasting difference.