Stamford Public Schools

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.. The summer school special education teacher will service the educationally disabled students who have been recommended for Extended School Year (ESY) as indicated on the current I.E.P. These positions are available pending operating budget and grant funding approval.. Cooperatively work with school staff and community resource groups to effectively integrate problem-based learning into the teaching and learning process of Summer School.. Perform other duties as requested by the Special Education Head Teacher, Summer School Administrator and the Director for Special Education, including meetings and professional development activities planned and provided by the general education Head Teacher.. Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

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SUMMER SCHOOL SUCCESS ESY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS - Grades K-12 SUMMER 2024 GENERAL STATEMENT: Teachers must commit to work all 4 weeks with the option to work 6 weeks in the Summer School Program. 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 assesses 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. The summer school special education teacher will service the educationally disabled students who have been recommended for Extended School Year (ESY) as indicated on the current I.E.P. These positions are available pending operating budget and grant funding approval. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Demonstrate knowledge of the subject to be taught. </li><li>Please indicate any specialized reading training and experience in your application. </li><li>Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process. </li><li>Plan instruction to achieve selected objectives. </li><li>Effectively implement instructional plan and uses appropriate instructional techniques. </li><li>Effectively communicate with teachers, students, parents and staff. </li><li>Help students develop positive self-concepts. </li><li>Effectively assess student needs and progress. </li><li>Effectively meet the individual learning needs of students. </li><li>Establish a positive learning environment. </li><li>Encourage and maintain the cooperative involvement and support of parents and the community. </li><li>Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). </li><li>Able to supervise Paraeducators. </li><li>Ability to maintain and analyze pertinent data. </li><li>Able to implement Inclusionary practices/co-teaching. </li><li>Implement continuation of identified IEP goals for ESY. </li><li>Align and adjust classroom strategies and activities to Connecticut Language Arts and Mathematics Standards. </li><li>Cooperatively work with school staff and community resource groups to effectively integrate problem-based learning into the teaching and learning process of Summer School. </li><li>Successfully teach assigned grade level and provide an optimum learning experience for all assigned students. </li><li>Participate in orientation and professional development activities designed to support summer school. </li><li>Perform other duties as requested by the Special Education Head Teacher, Summer School Administrator and the Director for Special Education, including meetings and professional development activities planned and provided by the general education Head Teacher. </li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Current Connecticut Special Education Educator Certificate. </li><li>Demonstrated excellence in grade level/subject appropriate teaching. </li><li>Demonstrated successful experience working with students. </li><li>Evidence of the ability to work cooperatively with staff. </li><li>Enthusiasm and commitment to his/her work. </li><li>Familiarity with national, state and local curriculum standards and framework. </li><li>Demonstrated experience utilizing research-based instructional strategies. </li><li>Knowledge and experience of differentiated instruction preferred. </li><li>Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position. </li></ul>LOCATION: <ul><li>Locations are to be determined, and are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances. </li><li>High School Site: Westhill (8 am - 12 pm) </li><li>Grades 4 - 8: Rippowam (8 am - 12 pm) </li><li>Elementary Sites: Rogers, Strawberry Hill and Stillmeadow (9 am - 1 pm) </li></ul>TERM: <ul><li>4-week commitment with the option of working 6 weeks</li><li>4 week program (July 1st through July 26th) 19 days; tentative dates subject to change or 6 week program (June 20th through July 28th) 29 days; tentative dates subject to change </li><li>No classes July 4th </li><li>Staff Development/Planning – TBD </li><li>Please indicate your desire to work 6 weeks in the application </li></ul>SALARY: Compensation Is As Per SEA Teachers Contract. <ul><li>Locations and schedule are subject to change due to unexpected circumstances</li></ul>

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