Position Type: Middle School Teaching

Date Posted: 8/8/2025

Location: Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School

Date Available: 08/21/2025 POSITION : Special Education Teacher Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School

AVAILABLE : August 21, 2025

SALARY/BENEFITS: Per EHEA Agreement

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

REQUIREMENTS: Completed Teacher/Administrator Application Letter of Interest Resume Copies of Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts Copy of Appropriate Connecticut Certification, Three current letters of recommendation

East Haddam Public Schools is a small, rural K-12 district in central Connecticut committed to nurturing the whole child-academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Our district prioritizes safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments, with special education caseloads designed intentionally to allow for meaningful, individualized student support. We believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in every aspect of their development. If you are an empathetic, skilled educator committed to making a difference in the lives of students with emotional and behavioral needs, we encourage you to apply and become part of our supportive and mission-driven team.

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled special education teacher to work with middle school students who present with emotional and behavioral challenges. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of evidence-based behavioral intervention strategies, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). A successful teacher in this role will have a proven record of exhibiting strong classroom management skills and be adept at using proactive and responsive de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. The candidate should be proficient in collecting and analyzing behavioral and academic data to monitor progress and guide instructional and behavioral decision-making.

Interested candidates should submit a completed application at: https://www.applitrack.com/easthaddam/onlineapp/ Questions can be directed to the Board of Education's office at 860-873-5090

The East Haddam Board of Education seeks employees of diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer for all persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or physical disability.