SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

## Description
Special Education Teacher needed for ACES at Ansonia Middle School, Ansonia, CT. The ACES Program serves students in grades 6-8.
Our program seeks to;

• provide a challenging, diverse learning environment which meets the individual and diverse needs of each student with special needs.
• to create an integrated curriculum which maximizes the use of technology and social-emotional learning in order to communicate effectively;
• to encourage partnerships with families and community resources for the purpose of enriching the educational programs
• to ensure a safe school environment through developing, implementing, and communicating clear expectations and guidelines for safety procedures; and
• to support students through graduation with academic and social-emotional needs

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following

**Communication**

• Encourages communication to create a positive working and learning environment
• Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies, demonstrating oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner

**Management**

• Assists with the orderly scheduling and implementation of a transdisciplinary program
• Organizes time, space, materials, equipment and personnel for effective instruction and/or project completion
• Develops and/or implements appropriate behavior management strategies

**Planning**

• Plans instruction to achieve objectives
• Develops and monitors behavioral objectives to meet learners' needs

**Professional Responsibilities**

• Participates in PPTs, conferences, meetings and other activities, as assigned
• Participates in activities for self-growth, evaluation, and on-going professional improvement
• Supports program and agency goals and acts as an advocate for students, including the maintenance of confidentiality
• Submits required reports in a timely manner, including child reporting forms

**Instruction**

• Varies instructional materials, activities and techniques including technological advances, as appropriate
• Enhances student learning with resources and experiences from other educational and community agencies
• Demonstrates data collection techniques for improved instructional decision making

## Qualifications

**Connecticut teacher certification in special education required.** Will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a Special Education Teacher preparation program and are eligible for a Durational Shortage Area Permit (DSAP).

**Other Qualifications:**

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the facilitation of reading, writing, and mathematics
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards based instruction and reporting
• Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to learning with groups and individuals

**Assessment**

• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to use current and/or appropriate assessment instruments and practices
• Develops clear and specific written documentation of assessment results
• Participates in the on-going evaluation of students
• Maintains on-going assessment of learner progress through written documentation

Internal candidates please apply via the "Careers at ACES " link on Interfaces. External candidates please apply via the ACES' website, <www.aces.org>.