Special Education Teacher (Middle School)
Company: The Pinnacle School
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Do you have a passion for education and being a part of a
mission-driven organization? Do you want to join a fast-growing
company with excellent benefits, such as competitive health and
wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off,
and so much more? The Pinnacle School, a private, special education
day school for students in grades 2 through 12, is looking for a
Special Education Teacher for a full-time school-based position.
RESPONSIBILITIES - WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Complete individualized
Education plan (IEP) process, which includes IEP development,
collaboration with multidisciplinary team members, and preparation
of required paperwork. Develop lesson plans which keep students
actively engaged in learning by using a variety of instructional
strategies. Lesson plans should be tailored to meet the individual
needs of students based on IEP goals and objectives, including
modifications listed in specially designed instruction. Submit
required documentation, including lesson plans, IEPs, report cards,
progress reports, evaluation reports, and other related material in
a timely manner. Work collaboratively with members of the
multidisciplinary team to develop/design and implement appropriate
services. Set clear expectations for students' behavior and provide
and implement behavior management strategies and techniques to
manage severe student behavior and maintain a safe and effective
learning environment. Behaviors should be managed in an immediate,
consistent, and appropriate manner. Deliver classroom instruction
in a meaningful and appropriate way to enable students to progress
toward the goals outlined in the IEP. Classroom time should be
structured and scheduled Provide appropriate guidance, leadership,
and direction to staff within the classroom. Conduct educational
assessments and record/interpret data. Maintain student
confidentiality per agency policy. FERPA/HIPAA privacy rule
regulations, and student/counselor confidentiality. QUALIFICATIONS
- WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Education,
Literature or related field; Master's degree preferred Valid
Connecticut state endorsement 165-Special Education: Comprehensive,
grades K-12 Minimum 2 years of experience teaching special
education student populations with language-based learning
differences Familiar with the IEP process and the collection of
progress monitoring data Create and maintain an orderly and
aesthetic learning environment that accounts for students social,
emotional, and executive functioning need Commitment to helping
children of all abilities reach their full potential Excellent
written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative,
enthusiastic style to fit with our small-team environment. BENEFITS
- WHAT WE OFFER Eligible Employees will receive competitive pay and
benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Health Savings
Account (HSA) Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Hospital, and
Accident Coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Tuition
reimbursement 401K with 100% vested company contribution
Healthcare, dependent care, and commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
(FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Discount Program Rewards program which allows you to earn
points to purchase items Greenwich Education Group operates special
education schools that offer unique environments and curricula
customized for the specific learning styles of our students. It
contains three NEASC-accredited, co-ed, independent day schools,
Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, and The Spire School, which
offer Executive Functioning coaching, unique learning environments,
and curricula designed to meet the needs of their students. New
Story (the parent company) is proud to be an equal opportunities
employer and embraces diversity in the workplace. We are also
committed to providing a drug-free, safe workplace for our
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