Special Education Teacher- Elementary/Middle (CT) SY26-27

Who We Are

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a K-8 Charter Management Organization (CMO) serving communities in the Bronx, NY, and Stamford, CT. Our approach is built on a nationally recognized model that began with our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a proud recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award.

Our Mission and Vision

Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest grades of has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students.

Our commitment extends beyond academics, ensuring each scholar has the guidance and support to thrive in whatever they aspire to achieve in the world. We offer a supportive learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek passionate, driven individuals who believe in the power of education to transform lives. Ideal candidates are:

• Dedicated to student success and committed to education reform
• Proven achievers who lead by example and have a track record of results
• Ambitious collaborators who model excellence, hold themselves accountable, and embrace teamwork
• Relentless advocates for equity and high expectations for all students

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and do whatever it takes to ensure every child has an opportunity to reach Excellence, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• State of Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification required.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered

Requirements

• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
• Collaborates with relevant staff to identify, monitor, and support students who are considered “at-risk.”
• Partners with classroom teachers to design, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Utilizes developmentally appropriate and rigorous curricula and instructional materials aligned to grade-level benchmarks and state learning expectations.
• Delivers instruction using a variety of strategies that engage students, present new concepts clearly, and encourage exploration, expression, and independent thinking.
• Modifies instructional plans as needed to meet the unique learning needs of each student.
• Administers, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative assessment data to inform instruction and monitor progress.
• Builds strong relationships with families through consistent communication about the progress of at-risk and IEP students, and provides guidance on how families can support learning at home.
• Participates in school-wide assessment processes to help identify student needs and inform instruction.
• Provides teachers with resources, strategies, and recommendations to support effective intervention and differentiation in the classroom.
• Refers students for additional special services when appropriate and follows required procedures.
• Participates in IEP meetings to develop, review, and revise student plans and recommend appropriate supports.
• Maintains organized records of student progress and ensures reporting is accurate and up to date.
• Demonstrates understanding of federal and state Special Education laws and advocates for students’ rights and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary Range: $52,720 – $114,167, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan – Employer Match
• Leave: Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, and FMLA.
• Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance.
• Teacher Mortgage Assistance Program (click link for additional information)

To learn more about our schools, please visit www.excellencecommunityschools.org or www.stamfordexcellence.org.