Special Education Teachers Long-term Substitutes

Student Support Services / Special Education Teacher

• Date Posted :

12 / 1 / 2024

• Location :

All levels

• Date Available :

TBA

• Closing Date :

Until Filled

VACANCIES : SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS - Long-term Substitutes

LOCATIONS : Elementary Schools and High School

REPORTS TO : Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services

EFFECTIVE : August 22 2024

REQUIREMENT : Must hold at least one of these Connecticut teaching certificates :

Comprehensive Special Education K12 (#165)

Comprehensive Special Education PK12 (#065)

Comprehensive Special Education 112 (#265) (not for elementary)

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 graduate or 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 counselors and administrators to discuss students progress
• Work with paraprofessionals to ensure that they have the skills and information necessary to work with 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 DarienEducation 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 District Information Departments Human Resources Employment Opportunities.

External candidates must submit an electronic application via Applitrack : District Information 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.

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 Schoolsdoes 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 Board of Education Offices 35 Leroy Avenue Darien CT 06820

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Employment Type : Student

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1