What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Special Education Teacher (Grades 9-12) Case Manager position at Farmington Public Schools?
Description: Special Education Teacher for Farmington High School (1.0 FTE) starting August 2025 Case Management
Qualifications
Special Education teachers provide effective specialized instruction to ensure that students identified with learning disabilities acquire grade level core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions articulated in the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen. These uniquely qualified teachers attend to the development of the whole child and adjust instruction to meet psychological, social and intellectual needs. They develop Individualized Educational Plans, design strategic instructional strategies, monitor progress with assessment data, and coordinate all services for their students. Working as vital members of a learning organization, special education teachers act as case managers for all students assigned to them. They develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and students, working in partnership to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal growth. Teachers demonstrate all aspects of CT's Code of Professional Responsibility.
Salary: $55,018 - $111,829 (depending upon education and experience)
Application Procedure
Apply online at www.fpsct.org and submit resume, 2 letters of reference, copies of all college transcripts and State of CT teacher certification
Selection Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.
Essential Domains of Case Manager Practice
PLANNING
The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791
Qualifications
- Must hold or be eligible for CT State Teaching Certification in Special Education (065 or 265 or 165)Consideration will be given to the following -
- Relevant and recent experience
- References that indicate excellent instructional skill, initiative, and a learner mindset
- Philosophy that aligns with the district's core beliefs
- Various life experiences that enhance contributions to the overall district and/or school community
Special Education teachers provide effective specialized instruction to ensure that students identified with learning disabilities acquire grade level core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions articulated in the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen. These uniquely qualified teachers attend to the development of the whole child and adjust instruction to meet psychological, social and intellectual needs. They develop Individualized Educational Plans, design strategic instructional strategies, monitor progress with assessment data, and coordinate all services for their students. Working as vital members of a learning organization, special education teachers act as case managers for all students assigned to them. They develop positive relationships with colleagues, parents, and students, working in partnership to ensure that all children achieve academic and personal growth. Teachers demonstrate all aspects of CT's Code of Professional Responsibility.
Salary: $55,018 - $111,829 (depending upon education and experience)
Application Procedure
Apply online at www.fpsct.org and submit resume, 2 letters of reference, copies of all college transcripts and State of CT teacher certification
Selection Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by phone or email for interviews with a district administrator.
Essential Domains of Case Manager Practice
PLANNING
- Develop individualized lessons focused on IEP objectives, grade level content knowledge and skills and the skills and dispositions of the FPS Vision of the Global Citizen
- Develop clear learning targets that align with established standards and maintain high expectations for all students
- Design instructional tasks that provide opportunities for students to transfer and apply thinking and learning skills and content knowledge to new situations
- Make learning meaningful and relevant to students
- Design learning experiences with a strength-based approach, avoiding deficit thinking
- Build in opportunities for students to develop independence and agency
- Establish and maintain a learning environment with high levels of active engagement and a sense of classroom as community, inclusive of all learners
- Develop student independence through instruction in learner habits of mind and habits of work
- Provide opportunities for students to make choices about the content, process or product of their learning
- Use technology tools to deepen and enrich inquiry-based learning
- Utilize effective formative and summative assessment and progress monitoring strategies to promote student ownership for growth and development
- Collect, analyze and use assessment data to plan responsive instruction
- Provide students with timely and specific feedback that fosters a growth mindset
- Work with colleagues to calibrate expectations and deeply understand grade level expectations
- Develop supportive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
- Communicate with families to ensure a positive home-school partnership
- Exhibit cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse cultures, values and beliefs
- Contribute to a positive school culture and collaborative improvement work
- Demonstrate a learner orientation - participate in professional development opportunities, take initiative to improve professional practice, learn from feedback, contribute to the learning of other teachers
- Demonstrate professional responsibility - good attendance, timely work completion, organized and confidential record keeping, and ethical behavior
The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Veronica Ruzek, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Wendy Shepard-Bannish, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791
Salary : $55,018 - $111,829
