EdAdvance is one of Connecticut's six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). EdAdvance is also a partner in the RESC Alliance and works collaboratively with the other RESC groups to support state-wide initiatives.

Mission EdAdvance exists to promote the success of school districts and their communities.

EdAdvance is redefining what a Regional Education Service Center can be using a systemic approach – grounded in the “ 3C’s ”, Connection Culture, and Customization. Focused on local and regional priorities, we are reinvesting the expertise, energy, and resources of the agency to amplify the benefit of our constituents.

Steps Middle & High School Mission Steps exists to promote the academic and social emotional success students (grades 6 - 12) who are placed in partnership with their local board of education. We offer small class sizes to provide the flexibility and individualized instruction and support our students need. We encourage staff with initiative and who are innovative in engaging students, to join us and contribute to our school community. Science Teacher Reports to Steps Middle & High School Principal Full Time/ Academic Calendar/ TRB Eligible Steps Program – Torrington, CT Start Date: Immediately Position is open until filled Steps Middle & High School is a grade 6-12 outplacement for special education students with behavioral challenges. The school replicates a typical high school experience while maintaining small class sizes and high staff to student ratio. Steps students receive team-based behavioral and academic instruction from certified special education and content area teachers, school social workers, and registered behavior technicians. All students enrolled in the program also participate in weekly individual counseling sessions, work toward successfully completing their postsecondary and transitional goals/objectives with our school counselor and transition coordinator, and participate in a school-wide tiered behavioral support system that is monitored by Steps’ on-site Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Job Description : EdAdvance is seeking a qualified applicant to utilize their Science certification to teach a variety of Science content to middle and high school special education students. The qualified candidate will be professional, organized, and able to work independently.

Major Responsibilities: Provide academic instruction and support to middle and high school students who are enrolled in an outplacement educational program serving students with social-emotional difficulties and behavioral challenges Use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and motivate students Utilize restorative practices to help students regulate their behavior, develop perspective-taking, and take personal responsibility for their actions Other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of current CCSS/NGSS Ability to implement a variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate flexibility in response to unpredictability of student academic and behavioral needs Qualifications/Requirements: Current Connecticut Certification in General Science (#034) or a specific Science content area endorsement Recent experience providing instruction to students in a school setting Desire to work with students who struggle with regulating behavior and social emotional responses Ability to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job