What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher position at LEARN?
Special Education Teacher - Middle School Developmental Disabilities Classroom - 2026-2027 School Year
Do your best teaching with a team that believes in what's possible.
LEARN Student Support Services is seeking a Middle School Special Education Teacher to join our specialized developmental disabilities program. You'll provide highly individualized instruction while collaborating with an exceptional interdisciplinary team committed to student growth, independence, communication, belonging, and success.
Whether you're an experienced special educator or a talented teacher ready to deepen your expertise, you'll find opportunities at LEARN to collaborate, grow, learn and make an extraordinary difference for students.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Meaningful Difference: See the impact of your work as students develop new skills, build independence, strengthen communication, and experience success.
- Be Part of an Exceptional Team: Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team where educators and specialists bring their expertise together to design individualized programming for students.
- Grow Your Expertise: Develop specialized skills in evidence-based instruction, IEP development, data-informed decision-making, communication, behavior support, and programming for students with developmental disabilities.
- Advance Your Career: Access ongoing professional learning, mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to grow as an educator and leader.
- Bring Your Ideas: Join a team that values creativity, problem-solving, innovation, and the professional voice of educators.
- Teach the Whole Student: Help students develop not only academically, but also as communicators, problem-solvers, self-advocates, and increasingly independent young people.
- Belong to a Community: Join a school community that values different perspectives and experiences and is committed to creating an environment where students and staff feel respected, supported, and valued.
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for an educator who believes in the potential of every student and wants to continue growing professionally.
Our ideal candidate brings:
- Connecticut Teacher Certification in Special Education, such as 165 or 065, or eligibility for appropriate certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with children or adolescents in educational settings.
- Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based and individualized instruction.
- Curiosity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
- A belief that high expectations, strong relationships, meaningful instruction, and the right supports can open possibilities for every student.
Salary Range
$49,292 to $102,010 annually.
Come Grow With Us
If you are looking for a place where you can grow as a special educator, learn alongside exceptional colleagues, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.
Qualified applicants should apply online and submit their credentials at: https://www.applitrack.com/learn/onlineapp/
LEARN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Job #5172
Pay: $49,292.00 - $102,010.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you Certified 165, 065 or have the ability to be certified?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,292 - $102,010