Special Education Teacher - Natchaug Elementary School

Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

About the Role Windham Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to empower diverse learners with exceptionalities and special needs. In this role, you will design and deliver individual and small-group instruction tailored directly to student needs and district standards, build an inclusive classroom culture, and partner closely with families to support student growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design instruction and classroom environment to meet the physical, mental, emotional, and/or educational special needs of students.
• Plan and deliver individualized and small-group lessons directly aligned with student IEPs and learning standards.
• Continuously assess student learning, track progress toward IEP goals, and implement targeted interventions as needed.
• Create a positive, safe, and structured learning environment that promotes ethical behavior, active engagement, and open communication.
• Maintain proactive, transparent communication with parents regarding student progress; collaborate closely with colleagues, support team members, and school leaders.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning, workshops, and school community events to continuously enhance instructional practice.
• Other duties as assigned by Administrator and/or Superintendent.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid CSDE Special Education endorsement (051, 052, 053, 054, 065, 165, or 265).
• Demonstrated success working with diverse student populations.
• Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Windham Board of Education may find appropriate.

Location: Windham Public Schools | Windham, CT Schedule: Monday – Friday (School Calendar) Salary: $52,802 – $105,604 annually

Benefits:

School Calendar: 15 Sick Days, 5 Personal Days Medical: State Partnership Plan Dental: Guardian Vision: EyeMed Why Join Windham Public Schools? We are a welcoming, equity-driven district dedicated to preparing all students for college and career success. We offer competitive compensation, robust health benefits, and a supportive community for educators. [Click Here to Apply]

Windham Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities