Special Education Teacher (Bloomfield Academy)

Job Description

“ADELBROOK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEW ACADEMY IN BLOOMFIELD, CT”

Ädelbrook is looking to find qualified, compassionate candidates that can inspire hope while helping each student achieve their full potential. We would love to invite you to check out the programs we offer at Ädelbrook. We provide a supportive and collaborative environment encompassing a variety of professionals and disciplines committed to one goal in mind; meeting the unique needs of our students.

Why choose Adelbrook?

Ädelbrook Academy was awarded the 2023 NASET School of Excellence and is an approved provider of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Plus, we offer these great benefits:

Competitive salaries

High quality, affordable health insurance

Generous paid time off

Matching retirement savings plan

Employer paid life insurance

Partnerships with local universities to offer affordable options to help you pursue furthering your education

What to expect in this role?

The responsibility of the Special Education Teacher is to strengthen a student's academic, vocational, behavioral, emotional, and social skills, enabling the student to maximize his/her potential and return to mainstream community schooling. Create instructional opportunities that support students’ academic, social and personal development and design tasks that meet curricular goals. Establish and maintain appropriate standards of student behavior and create a positive learning environment that reflects a commitment to students and their success.

A few focus points that makes Ädelbrook stand apart:

Small classrooms with low student staff ratio

Interdisciplinary, team-focused, individualized treatment

Planning time to help you prepare for effective learning

Continuous employee professional development

Supportive administrators and certified staff

Leadership and growth opportunities

Access to various, high quality curriculum models

What we are looking for?

Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and collaborate

Good communication and demonstrated good judgement

Ability to establish effective rapport with students, staff and family

Essential Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in special education from an accredited college or university and CT Certification in Special Education required. Minimum two years teaching experience in a regular or special education classroom setting is preferred. Training in PMT, CPR, mandated reporting and professional boundaries is required upon hire. Knowledge of IEP development including goals and objectives, accommodations and modifications is required. Knowledge of materials and functions of a Positive Behavioral Support system is necessary. The ability to work with students and other employees from diverse ethnic, economic, educational and religious backgrounds is requisite as is commitment to the CT Code of Responsibility for Teachers*

Ädelbrook is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Accordingly, all decision affecting our staff are made on the basis of Ädelbrook’s mission, personnel policies and applicable state and federal laws. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, ancestry, veteran status, national origin, marital status or handicap.

Full-time