7 jobs found in Winchester, CT

Job Description Extended School Year (ESY) Coordinator SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION: Plan and oversee the daily operations of the special education summer programs for Winchester Public Schools 2026. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES PROGRAM PLANNING: •Determine staffing needs in collaboration with the Director of Student Services •Interview and hire summer school teaching staff. •Prepare summer school program letter of invitation for student distribution. •Determine and order classroom materials prior to the start of school •Coordinate training and support for teachers in preparation for the summer school program. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: •Coordinate room usage •Serve as principal liaison with summer school students, families and district administration •Supervision of special education staff and programs •Handle all discipline cases in accordance with the District Student Handbook •Conduct parent conferences and phone calls, as needed •Manage the daily operation of summer...

Job Description Team Leader Description: Team leader is responsible for serving as a liaison between the administration and teachers on the grade level/department. The team leader will chair grade level/weekly department meetings, develop agendas, and take minutes. The duties include membership on the school data team (with possible representation on the district data team. Other responsibilities include handling learning resources acquisition and planning field experiences, including creation of permission slips and organizing transportation, distribution, advocating for materials and needs of the grade level, and working with other team leaders vertically in the promotion and retention process. Communication is a vital function of the position. The team leader assists teachers new to the grade level by sharing expectations, communicating building practices, and supporting the development of the teacher about the nuances of the grade level throughout the year are...

Job Description Special Education Teacher Winchester Public Schools is looking for a Special Education Teacher to strengthen our student's academic, behavioral, emotional, and social skills while enabling the student to maximize his/her potential and ability to return to mainstream classes. The Special Education Teacher will implement an education program that facilitates the treatment process in compliance with the student's IEP for students in grades 7-12 at The Gilbert School. Position Purpose : The Special Education Teacher: Administers and evaluates educational diagnostic testing; Performs behavioral observations; Create instructional opportunities that support students' academic, social and personal development; Designs tasks that meet curricular goals, build upon students' prior learning and advance the students toward important learning goals; Collect, graph and analyze academic and behavioral data; Manages students behaviors by successfully implementing...

Job Description Physical Therapist Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services, to support the education of students with disabilities, who require physical therapy services per their IEPs, in their least restrictive environment by developing, implementing and coordinating a physical therapy program, and providing screening, evaluation and intervention services. Essential Functions Develops, implements and coordinates the physical therapy program within the school district, including philosophy, vision, procedures and goals. Evaluates the physical therapy needs of students, using appropriate tests, professional observations and supplementary information from other sources. Interprets assessment findings and conveys information to parents and school staff. Participates in the development of Individualized Education Programs. Develops physical management and environmental modification plans for daily classroom activities and...

Job Description DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS The Winchester Public Schools is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Finance & Operations to serve as a key member of the district's leadership team. This position functions as a true partner to the Superintendenthelping to shape, manage, and sustain all non-instructional systems that support student success. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative, solutions-oriented leader who thrives in a hands-on environment and is energized by the breadth and complexity of district operations. THE ROLE The Director of Finance & Operations oversees the financial health and operational effectiveness of the district. This includes leadership of budgeting and long-range financial planning, facilities and capital projects, transportation, food services, safety and security, and a range of business and personnel functions. The successful candidate will bring both strategic insight and day-to-day...

Job Description Transition Coordinator This position is based out of Winchester Public Schools; however, a majority of the work will be performed in community work sites as delineated by the student's IEP and The Gilbert School. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in writing standards-based IEPs, including goals and objectives for transition planning Demonstrated knowledge of Connecticut Core Transition Skills Demonstrated experience in aligning curriculum with Connecticut Standards for Transition Planning Demonstrated experience developing programming for transition planning in post-secondary education, employment, and independent living Demonstrated knowledge of local and state resources related to transition services Responsibilities: Training, oversight, and supervision of program staff. Provide training to Special Education teachers employed by WPS who have students of transition age and requiring transition activities in IEPs Develop and maintain...

Job Description Special Education Teacher: Transition Program This position is based out of Winchester Public Schools; however, a majority of the work will be performed in community work sites as delineated by the student's IEP and The Gilbert School. Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in writing standards-based IEPs, including goals and objectives for transition planning Demonstrated ability to analyze standardized and criterion-based assessments and relate them to IEP goals Demonstrated knowledge of Connecticut Core Transition Skills Demonstrated experience in aligning curriculum with Connecticut Standards for Transition Planning Demonstrated experience developing programming for transition planning in post-secondary education, employment, and independent living Demonstrated knowledge of local and state resources related to transition services Demonstrated ability to work well with others High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity...