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Special Education Teacher

2 weeks ago

Stamford, Connecticut, United States Stamford Public Schools Full time
  • Position Type:
      Special Education

  • Date Posted:
      3/14/2025

  • Location:
      Stamford, CT

  • Date Available:
    School Year

      

Join Our Candidate Pool:
We are actively building a pool of outstanding educators for the upcoming school year By applying to this Candidate Pool, you'll be among the first to express interest in future openings.  Joining our pool allows us to engage with you early.  Hiring managers across all SPS schools will begin their search with candidate pools, while reviewing your application for specific openings throughout the 2025 hiring season.

Announcements for specific vacancies will be posted as positions become available.

Union:
Stamford Education Association (SEA)
 
Salary: $52,922 to $128,332
Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract.

About Stamford Public Schools:
The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind, body and heart in every student.  Our vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective, innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge, inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision.  If you share our commitment to Success for ALL, we would love for you to become a part of our learning community

To learn more about our district, our individual schools, and why you should choose Stamford Public Schools, please Click Here

 

General Statement:
A competent Special Education Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts.  The Special Education Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, involving those appropriate for exceptional students. The Special Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction.  In addition, the Special Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

STS - Stamford Transition Services
Stamford Transition Services is a community-based transition program under Stamford Public Schools which is available to eligible young adults ages 18-22 with disabilities who have completed their high school academic requirements and are in need of developing functional skills in the three areas of transition: independent living, employability, and post-secondary education. Students who attend Stamford Transition services spend approximately 80% of their day with non-disabled peers both on immersive community trips and at various worksites developing skills and gaining real-world experiences. Stamford Transition Services provides students with individualized access to the acquisition of functional skills needed to live as independently as possible in their community as adults. Students are provided with direct instruction both in the program and in the community through experiential learning.

See job description attached at the bottom right of the posting for:

  • Major Responsibilities
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Qualifications
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.


Application Procedures:
Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume.  "See attached resume" is not acceptable.  Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:

  • A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
  • A current resume.
  • Two (2) or more letters of reference, dated within the last two years.
    • Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.
    • External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.
 


The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.



Attachment(s):
  • Special Education