Special Education Teacher - SMS
Position Type:Special Education Teacher/Special Education TeacherDate Posted:5/21/2026Location:Swift Middle SchoolDate Available:08/20/2026Closing Date:06/12/2026Additional Information: Show/HideSpecial Education TeacherPosition Title:Special Education TeacherLocation: Swift Middle SchoolPosition Reports To:Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services,Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Educationand Building AdministratorJob ID: #2567Internal Close Date:May 29, 2026External Close Date:June 12, 2026Anticipated Start Date: Upon Completion of Onboarding; Contractual year begins July 1; First dayof school year is August 20, 2026Required Certifications & QualificationsCurrent State of Connecticut Teaching Certificate #165Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (Master's preferred).Valid state teaching certification in Special Education.Experience and affinity for working with students that have diverse academic, social and emotional needs at the secondary level.Understanding of special education laws and regulations.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance AbilitiesHelps to create a positive classroom and school cultureProvides academic, social and emotional education and supports through the preparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessonsCase manages the development and implementation of IEPs for students assigned to their caseloadAssists students and teaching staff in implementing students IEPsConducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social, emotional or behavioral needs and recommending courses of action that maximize learningObserves, collects data, and evaluates students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives and prepares/shares reports on students' performanceEncourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parentsProvides differentiated and integrated instruction for all academic content areasWorks with all staff to modify and accommodate for students with special needs to facilitate their access to classroom instruction, activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.Directs, schedules and assists in training paraprofessional staff to support students' learningAdditional Duties* This position reports to the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services* Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building AdministratorTerms of Employment* 188 Days* Refer to Watertown Education Association Union ContractWork Schedule* Monday - Friday, 7:30am-2:40pmAll application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.* District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date.Attachment(s):* #2567 Special Education Teacher - SMS.pdf