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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a full-time Staff Special Education Teacher to join their Teaching team in New Haven, CT. The Special Education Teacher will develop and implement lessons, write and execute IEPs, monitor student progress, and collaborate with related-services staff to create a supportive instructional environment for students with diverse needs.

• Estimated salary: $61,848 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full time
• Location: New Haven, CT

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to individual student needs
• Deliver classroom instruction and adapt teaching strategies as needed
• Create, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Initiate and support student evaluations and document progress
• Provide behavioral management and interventions
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on student progress regularly
• Attend and participate in team, family, and IEP meetings
• Collaborate with related-services staff (e.g., therapists, counselors) to address student needs

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 months of related teaching experience (including student teaching or internships)
• Valid state special education certificate appropriate for Connecticut
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience working with students across a wide range of disabilities
• Experience with autism spectrum disorder and emotional disabilities

State-specific note

• Applicants should meet Connecticut certification and credentialing requirements for special education instructors. (The original posting included Maryland-specific guidance for MSDE certification; for this listing the authoritative work location is New Haven, CT — candidates must ensure they hold or obtain the Connecticut certification required for placement.)

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Physical & Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Visual and hearing acuity required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting as needed
• Ability to reposition students and move equipment without assistance when required
• Work environment may include exposure to allergens and occasionally to blood, bodily fluids, or infectious materials
• Must adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries

As an employer that may accept Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with applicable health-related requirements in relevant jurisdictions (including vaccinations and testing), subject to legally valid medical or religious exemptions.

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Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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