Assess students' knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs Adapt, and collaborate with teachers to adapt, lessons to meet the needs of special education students Help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive Develop transition plans that outline services to help students as they move to a new school Ensure that students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs Update IEPs throughout the sc... more details
Special Education Teacher (One Year Leave Replacement)
JobID: 1453
Position Type: Student Support Services/"
Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: 5/1/2024
Location: Ox Ridge School
Date Available: 8/22/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide VACANCY: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (ONE YEAR LEAVE REPLACEMENT)
LOCATION: OX RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EFFECTIVE: 8/22/2024
REQUIREMENTS: Must hold or be eligible for at least one of these Connecticut teaching certificates: - Comprehensive Special Education, K–12 (#165) - Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 (#065
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess students’ knowledge and skills to determine their strengths and needs
Adapt, and collaborate with teachers to adapt, lessons to meet the needs of special education students
Help develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which outline the services and accommodations each student will receive
Develop transition plans that outline services to help students as they move to a new school
Ensure that students are receiving the services outlined in their IEPs
Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
Meet with parents, teachers, special service providers, and administrators to discuss students’ progress
Work with paraprofessionals to ensure that they have the skills and information necessary to assist special education students
Ensure that schools comply with requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Such other related duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Contract between the Darien Board of Education and the Darien Education Association
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Internal candidates (current employees of the Darien Public Schools) must submit an internal application via Applitrack, including a current resume and cover letter addressed to Marjorie Cion, Director of Human Resources. Apply at www.darienps.org, Departments, Human Resources, Employment Opportunities.
External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack: www.darienps.org, Departments, Employment Opportunities. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, teaching certificate(s), transcripts, and letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion, Director of Human Resources, mcion@darienps.org, 203-656-7406, Board of Education Offices, 35 Leroy Avenue, Darien, CT 06820.
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