Westhill High School : Special Education Teacher - TEAM Program

Special Education / Special Ed TEAM Program

• Date Posted :

4 / 28 / 2025

• Location :

Stamford CT

• Date Available :

School Year

• Closing Date :

Until Filled

Union :

Stamford Education Association (SEA)

Salary : $52922 to $128332

Step Placement is based on education and experience as outlined in Article 4(D) of the SEA Contract .

About Stamford Public Schools :

The mission of Stamford Public Schools (SPS) is to provide an education that cultivates productive habits of mind body and heart in every vision is for SPS to be a learning organization that continuously improves its effective innovative and transformational teaching and learning. We will challenge inspire and prepare all students to be productive contributing members of society.

SPS strives to hire exceptional diverse and passionate teachers who help us achieve our mission and vision. If you share our commitment to Success for ALL we would love for you to become a part of our learning community!

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General Statement :

A competent Special Education Teacher understands growth and development demonstrates knowledge of what is to be taught and facility in the basic skills and helps students to develop positive selfconcepts. The Special Education Teacher stimulates the independence of each student as a learner effectively assess student needs and progress and plans instruction to achieve selected objectives involving those appropriate for exceptional students. The Special Education Teacher accomplishes these objectives through effective communication with students parents and colleagues and through the use of appropriate techniques and materials in a positive climate where time space and equipment are effectively organized for instruction. In addition the Special Education Teacher meets professional responsibility for continuing growth and fosters cooperative involvement with parents and the community.

TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More

This program currently services students that are medically fragile and require nursing care. Students require adaptive equipment specialized augmentative communication and assistive technology in order to access their educational environment. Art and music therapy are provided to support the students ability to become connected to their environment. Students are assigned to the TEAM class as well as a general education class in order to support inclusive opportunities and maintain a relationship with their community. Related services can include speech therapy social skills occupational therapy and physical therapy.

See job description attached at the bottom right of the postingfor :

• Major Responsibilities
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Qualifications

Note : Teachers dually certified in TESOL Bilingual Education or ESL with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

Application Procedures :

Online application is required and must be filled out completely even if attaching a resume. See attached resume is not acceptable. Only submitted applications of candidates who meet the stated posting requirements will be considered.

Required Application Documents :

To be considered for this position please provide the following :

• A cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications.
• A current resume.
• Two (2) or more letters of reference dated within the last two years.

Internal candidates must submit at least one letter from their current supervisor.

• External candidates may submit a letter from either a current or recent supervisor.

The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Management,Algebra,Behavior Management,Classroom Experience,Lesson Planning,Math,Special Education,Calculus,Teaching,Geometry,Cordova

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 52922 - 128332