25 special education teacher jobs found in Westport, CT

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Job Description: Quaker Farms School is seeking a skilled and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year. We are looking for an educator who is committed to fostering student growth within a supportive and collaborative school environment. Key Responsibilities: (list not all inclusive) Create an engaging, welcoming classroom environment that encourages student learning and development. Provide direct, systematic instruction in academic, social, communication, behavioral, and adaptive skill areas. Design differentiated lessons aligned to IEP goals and the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards. Serve as case manager for assigned students, ensuring compliance with all special education timelines and documentation requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Collaborate with related service providers, preschool staff, families, and administrators....

Job Description Exhibit 56 P A SSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Passaic, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION T ITLE: Teacher Q UAL IFICATIONS: Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations. A bachelor's degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statues and regulations. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and success. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. RE P O RT S TO: Principal, Assistant Principal,...

Job Description 3rd-5th Grade Teacher VOICE Charter School (http://www.voicecharterschool.org/) is an elementary and middle school located in Long Island City, Queens that serves about 650 students across grades K-8. We are located just minutes from Manhattan (two stops outside of Manhattan on the F, N, and W train lines) and Long Island City's growing waterfront district, thriving arts community, and rapid residential growth. We are looking to identify extraordinary educators and administrators committed to urban education who wish to join a dynamic professional learning community. Our mission is to create a safe and healthy learning environment that will nurture, motivate and challenge all of our children to achieve the highest level of academic excellence and to develop into mindful, responsible, contributing participants in their education, their community and the diverse society in which we live. What makes VOICE different? At VOICE, it's not just about the...

Job Description About the Position: We are looking for K-5 classroom teachers with certification in elementary school, secondary school content area certification (Art, Humanities, Math, Science, Performing Arts, Physical Education, and Spanish) and special education for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Community Roots offers Integrated Co-Taught (ICT) classes for all K-5 classrooms and all 6-8 grade core content areas. About Us: Community Roots Charter School (CRCS) is a K-8 school in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. As a diverse by design school, we are committed to being inclusive and centering anti-bias/anti-racist education. We provide all students with an educational environment where learner variability is acknowledged, valued and supported. We view this variability as an inherent strength of our community and use it to inform classroom practices and lesson design. We also establish a strong sense of community where students reflect on their identities, learn from each...

Job Description Exhibit 56 P A SSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Passaic, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION T ITLE: Teacher - Biology (Special Education) Q UAL IFICATIONS: Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations. A bachelor's degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statues and regulations. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and success. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. RE P O RT S TO:...

Job Description The English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher (sometimes referred to as English as a Second Language Teacher) is passionate about helping our English Language Learners (ELL) become proficient in the English language and be able to access their grade-level curriculum. The ENLT teacher holds primary responsibility for implementing ENL instruction in addition to other general education or special education instruction. Specific responsibilities English Language Learning Responsibilities : Evaluate (using diagnostic and state mandated assessments of English Language Learners), determine goals for, and track progress of individual English language learners Provide direct ENL instruction to small groups of students and/or provide inclusion support for ELA classes containing ELL students, based on case load. Work specifically with ELL students during assigned periods of the day to help access general education curriculum, build ELA skills, and support the use of...

Elm City Montessori School, launched in August 2014, is New Haven’s first public Montessori school.  We are seeking a Montessori Coach to support us in building a vibrant and healthy learning environment in our new and growing school. We will serve 320 children preK-8th grade in the 2026-2027 academic year.  New Haven, Connecticut is a thriving arts, cultural, and education hub, located in the center of a growing community of public Montessori schools.   About the Position: As part of the instructional team, the Montessori Coach will be responsible for the implementation of a high fidelity, fully implemented Montessori program at the school. Our Montessori Coach must have AMS or AMI training in Primary or Elementary and years of experience as a guide in a Montessori classroom. This person reports to the Principal and coordinates with Guides and support staff. The key components of the position include: Coaching guides and assistants in Montessori pedagogy and curriculum,...

Job Description Exhibit 56 P A SSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Passaic, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION T ITLE: Teacher Q UAL IFICATIONS: Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations. A bachelor's degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statues and regulations. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and success. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. RE P O RT S TO: Principal, Assistant Principal,...

Job Description Exhibit 56 P A SSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION Passaic, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION T ITLE: Teacher Q UAL IFICATIONS: Hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey statutes and regulations. A bachelor's degree or higher; exceptions to be determined based on New Jersey statues and regulations. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, instructional content, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and success. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. RE P O RT S TO: Principal, Assistant Principal,...

Job Description Uncommon High School Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instruction--which includes sports, team building exercises, and physical exercise--is culturally-responsive and fast paced. We have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and celebrates students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is for students to develop into strong teammates who are interested in and knowledgeable about healthy lifestyle habits. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll create a safe and interactive environment where students feel empowered to engage in physical activity. You'll develop students' physical fitness through team building activities; independent exercises such as stretching, cardio, and calisthenics, and structured sports and games. You'll help students build healthy habits in mindset and physical activity. You'll teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE curriculum...

Job Description Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a learning environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional and playful. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Our classrooms are led by teaching teams that consist of a lead teacher and apprentice teacher. Instruction You will maintain a rotating schedule to teach both performing arts & Spanish to two pre-K cohorts. Create a scope & sequence that is aligned with the general education thematic units. Work with the director to create a performance calendar. Intervention & Data Analysis You'll meet weekly with your director to analyze and respond to trends in student...

Job Description Uncommon English as a New Language Specialists are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage both teaching our diverse population of English Language Learners and supporting their General Education colleagues.. They also provide crucial academic interventions to students who are developing their English language skills and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with their English proficiency. You will provide small group instruction to entering and emerging English Language Learners. You will serve as push-in support for English Language Learners across grade and content areas. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations required to support student growth. You will work closely with...

Job Description The College & Career Readiness Counselor reports to the school's Director of College Counseling and provides comprehensive postsecondary planning support to students who are not on a college pathway at Uncommon Charter High School. Comparable to a traditional college counselor, this role is specifically designed to support students across all postsecondary pathways, including college, career training, and workforce readiness, through highly individualized, strengths-based counseling and instruction. The College & Career Readiness Counselor teaches a College & Career Readiness course to all 11th- and 12th-grade students in the 15:1 program at UCHS to supports students in exploring their interests, identities, strengths, and goals, while building the academic, social-emotional, and practical skills needed to successfully transition to life after high school. By the end of the course, students will be able to: Identify personal strengths,...

Job Description Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a learning environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional and playful. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Our classrooms are led by teaching teams that consist of a lead teacher and apprentice teacher. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to learn through exploration and purposeful play. You'll co-teach literacy (phonics, language development, vocabulary, and writing), mathematics, core knowledge (science and social studies). The teaching team (lead & apprentice teachers) work...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction. You will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings. You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum that includes analysis of key areas including but not limited to: Climate and Earth's systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations,...

Job Description Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics. You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes...