Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Teacher - Long Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher Postion in Ben Bronz Academy's 18-22 Year Old Program 

CT Special Education certification required

Ben Bronz Academy is a State of Connecticut approved special education day school for students in grades 2-12 with learning disabilities. Our goal is to help students with learning disabilities learn to identify and correct their functional weaknesses and to develop strong, spontaneous thinking habits that build self-confidence and foster greater curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. We believe that every student deserves the chance to succeed. We enable bright children who have a learning disability to achieve academic success and strengthen their curiosity, perseverance, patience, self-reliance, motivation, and focus. We have a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a proven, structured, individualized program.

Description:
A great opportunity for an individual who possesses a special education teaching certification with an interest in working with students within the 18-22 year old program, which focuses on transitions skills (functional academics, independent living skills, travel training, workplace readiness and exploration, self-advocacy and student rights and responsibilities). 

As a teacher at Ben Bronz Academy, you have the opportunity to share your knowledge of learning strategies with very bright students who learn differently. This position requires you to be a team player, confident in your subject area, a mentor to students, and have an interest in working with special education students. It is important that candidates are committed to their students and want to be a part of their students' success. The ideal candidate will be familiar with technology.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree with special education certification.

Preferred Experience: Prior experience working in a school setting or working with special education students.

General Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach a variety of lessons to meet student needs in the areas of post-secondary and vocational skills, independent living and functional academics, self-advocacy and emotional learning)
• Serve as an advisor to a group of three - five students.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Education Directors or Executive Director

We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401k.

If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your certification to [email protected]

More information about our school can be found on our website at: www.benbronzacademy.org

Ben Bronz Academy is an equal opportunity employer.