GENERAL STATEMENT:

A competent Special Education Teacher understands growth and development, demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive self-concepts. The Special Education Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner, effectively assess student needs and progress, and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives, involving those appropriate for exceptional students. The Special Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time, space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition, the Special Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

See job description attached at the bottom right of the posting for:

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

THE FILLING OF THIS POSITION IS BASED UPON CONTINUED FUNDING IN THE BOARD OF EDUCATION BUDGET.

Attachment(s):

• Special Education Teacher.pdf

Please refer the Job description for details