Special Education Instructor

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Please include any related endorsements and/or certification and licensure credential details within your application.
• Be sure to select all locations you are interested in and willing to commute to.

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BEFORE YOU APPLY: 

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• imely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. 
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY: 

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! 
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.  
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Rocky Young at Rocky.Young@ct.gov

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• Case manages students as assigned by building leadership
• Demonstrate skills in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics
• Plan instruction with necessary modifications and/or accommodations to the curriculum with a progress monitoring system to ensure students achieve their IEP goals and objectives.
• Engage in intentional co-planning with academic and trade instructors to prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, utilize appropriate techniques, and serve the needs of all learners in the classroom through differentiation and the use of accommodations and modifications.
• Effectively organize time, space, materials, and equipment for instruction.
• Maintain accurate and up to date special education records as required by district, state, and federal laws.
• Facilitate PPT meetings and be prepared with the required documentation to illustrate student progress.
• Develop and monitor students’ IEPS.
• Design, plan, conduct, and write triennial evaluations for students using various assessment methods.
• Have a strong knowledge base with transitional assessments, planning, and instruction.
• Assist related service providers with necessary data for the collection and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Encourage and maintain the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community.

• Manage classroom and individual student behavior to maintain a positive learning environment and prepare students to meet the behavioral expectations necessary to join and maintain employment in the skilled workforce in Connecticut.
• Maintain a positive school community that encourages ethical student behavior.
• Educate and help students to develop positive self-concept and problem-solving skills.
• Follow safety regulations and protocols on school grounds, in the classrooms, and in the shops.

• Effectively implement instructional plans and use appropriate instructional techniques including technology and other methods to actively engage students in the learning process.
• Effectively plan for accommodated and/or modified lessons in both academic and trade courses.
• Effectively and actively co-teach with other instructors in the academic and trade classrooms.
• Effectively communicate with students, families, and co-teachers.
• Effectively design instruction, materials, and assessments which incorporate accommodations and modifications to meet the individual needs of students with and without disabilities in the classroom.
• Effectively monitor and assess instruction, student needs, and progress to make necessary adjustments to meet the needs of students with and without disabilities in the academic and trade classrooms.
• Facilitate the self-advocacy skills and the independence of the student as a learner.

• Reflect on teaching practices
• Maintain accurate records
• Maintain effective and ongoing communication with students, families, and other professionals in the school and community.
• Participate in building and district level professional development and collaboration including working with various committees, professional learning communities, and departments to ensure equity for learners with and without disabilities.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.
• Implement the CTECS Board of Education and Administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
• Maintain a positive and appropriate school community image that encourages ethical and appropriate student behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning personnel, student, and operational concerns of the district.
• Report all cases of suspected child abuse and/or neglect to appropriate school personnel and authorities.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.