About this role
Bethany Public Schools is in search of a Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a one year, grant funded, contracted positon.
Position Summary
To plan, deliver, and monitor an appropriate instructional program for identified students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings.
Reports to: Director of Special Services, Curriculum and Instruction.
Salary: $57, 934 to $100,650, per current Bethany Education Association contract.
Benefits
Health and Wellfare benefits, per current Bethany Education Association contract.
Qualifications
- Valid Connecticut State Department of Education Certification in Special Education.
- Experience with developmentally appropriate, activity-based teaching and learning.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Experience with Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of local policies and state and federal laws pertaining to special education.
- Demonstrated personal growth and professional development.
- Demonstrated skills with instructional technology in support of the professional staff and student learning, including AAC devices
- Aptitude, emotional maturity, and stability necessary for working with various types of children and professional staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of computers, copiers, audio-visual equipment and related technology in support of the professional staff and student learning.
- Must possess good judgment in supervising, managing and communicating with students and assessing student's work on a regular basis.
- Physical Management Training (PMT) certification is required for the position. Training will be provided if not currently certified.
- Develop, modify, and update IEP's
- Experience providing research based instruction
- Teach students in small groups and one-on-one using specialized instruction
- Track and monitor student performance on goals and objectives
- Experience with discrete trial instruction preferred
- Assess and evaluate student skills to determine eligibility and to determine present levels of performance