Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted: 5/30/2025

Location: Various locations

Date Available: 08/20/2025

Closing Date: Until filled Greenwich Public Schools is seeking a full-time special education teacher to serve .5 FTE on the District team evaluating Pre-K students, and .5 FTE at a school-based location, particular site to be determined.

Job Description

The Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, follows state-mandated due process procedures and functions as the IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

Responsibilities Complete evaluations for individual students using a variety of assessment methods Participate as a member of the Planning and Placement Team (PPT) Develop and implement an annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) in developing the Present Levels of Educational Performance, appropriate goals, and objectives Employ various teaching strategies, methods, and principles of learning to assist students in achieving their IEP goals Effectively manage the classroom and student behavior Collaborate and consult with educational professionals and community service providers Qualifications Current CT Special Education Teacher certification, or certifiability, is required (e.g., #065) Experience is preferred but not required Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of special education Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.