Special Education Co-Teacher- JES

Position Type:Special Education Teacher/Special Education TeacherDate Posted:5/22/2026Location:Judson Elementary SchoolDate Available:08/20/2026Closing Date:06/15/2026Special Education Co-TeacherPosition Title: Special Education Co-Teacher- JESLocation: Judson Elementary SchoolPosition Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services andBuilding AdministratorJob ID: #Internal Close Date: June 1, 2026External Close Date: June 15, 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: #065; #165General Scope of FunctionWe are seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our elementary school team for grades 3-5. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with diverse learning needs and be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment. The special education co-teacher collaborates with the general education teacher to plan, deliver, and assess instruction so that students with disabilities can meaningfully access the general education curriculum. This includes providing specially designed instruction, implementing accommodations and modifications from students' IEPs, and using data to monitor progress and adjust supports. The special education teacher also supports behavior and social-emotional needs, contributes to classroom management systems, and works with families and related service providers to ensure legal and instructional requirements are met.Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance AbilitiesWorks to create a positive classroom and school cultureProvides academic, social and emotional education and supports through the preparation and implementation of engaging, interactive lessons designed to ensure all students reach their potentialCase manages the development and implementation of IEPs for assigned studentsAssists teaching staff in implementing students IEPs and behavior management plansConducts diagnostic evaluations of students for the purpose of identifying learning issues and/or social-behavioral needs in order to recommend courses of action to maximize learning as needed during the duration of the positionObserves, collects data, and evaluates students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectivesPrepares/shares reports on students' performanceEncourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parentsImplements effective behavioral strategies and techniques as neededProvides 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' learningCreates and coordinates student schedules with behavior technicians, paraeducators, related services providers and general educatorsEffectively works with a team of professionals in coordinating appropriate servicesEngages in continued growth through professional learning focused on best practices in successful programming for students with Autism or other developmental disabilitiesImplements evidence-based strategies that are effective in working with students with Autism or other developmental disabilitiesAdditional DutiesPerform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and the Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and the Principal of Judson SchoolTerms of Employment188 daysBased on the working agreement between the Watertown Board of Education and the Watertown Education AssociationAll 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):#2568 Special Education Co-Teacher- JES.pdf