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Special Education Teacher

New Hartford Public Schools is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Certification: Special Education (065, 165, 265)

  • Qualified candidates will hold CT certification in Comprehensive Special Education K-12 (165) and will have excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Experience and knowledge regarding differentiated instruction and inclusive educational practices
  • Knowledge of IDEA and the PPT process
  • Knowledge and experience in instruction of reading and math using a variety of specialized programs
  • Plan and implement appropriate and effective lesson plans, using materials that engage all the senses
  • Develop and evaluate measurable goals and objectives
  • Evaluate students as needed using standards-based and curriculum-based measures
  • Supervise paraeducators including an RBT, relative to students on caseload
  • Collaborate and co-teach with regular and Special/Related Services staff and administrators
  • Establish and maintain frequent communication with parents of students on caseload
  • Experience and knowledge of CT-SEDS
  • Orton Gillingham Certification preferred
  • Physical ability to train and/or assist staff in the physical management of students in crisis

Salary Range:  $47,272-$106,270 (Salary commensurate with experience)

Closing Date:  Open until filled

Application package must include:

  • NHPS Job Application
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume
  • 3 Current Letters of Reference
  • Copy of Transcripts
  • Copy of Certification

Send application package to:

Kellyann Linn-Snowdon  
PO Box 315
New Hartford, CT 06057

or email as a single PDF to linn-snowdonk@newhtfd.org