EDUCATION SPECIALIST jobs in Hartford, CT

Position Type:
Elementary, Middle and High School (all grades)/Education Specialist

Date Posted:
12/7/2023

Location:
CREC Resource Group

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
01/12/2024

Provide professional learning, instructional coaching and technical assistance to teachers, administrators, and other staff in one or more of the following areas:


Early childhood special education
Secondary transition
Dyslexia, structured literacy, and the science of reading
Multi-tiered systems of support, interventions for struggling students
Quality special education programming and IEP writing
Develop and promote special education professional learning to school and district educators
Develop academic programs, workshops and resources designed to meet the specific needs of teaching and learning for students with disabilities
Facilitate and participate in regional meeting(s) to implement state and federal initiatives;
Coordinate several requests simultaneously and work collaboratively with various interest groups
Advance, promote and implement CREC initiatives and duties as assigned
Perform other related tasks as assigned.

A valid Connecticut State Department of Education certification in special education or related field with relevant experience
5-7 years of teaching experience
Experience in staff development and/or coaching (preferred)
Demonstrated depth of knowledge of special education federal and state laws, current research-based and best practices in the field, characteristics and needs of students with a range of disability diagnosis, district and school systems
Initiative to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth through a continuous learning cycle
Experience presenting and facilitating in-person and virtually
Strong oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of database management and online learning platforms
Highly flexible and adaptive work style, with the ability to work irregular hours and prioritize among competing demands

Travel to schools throughout CT

Works predominantly in a school setting or from a remote workspace

Exempt

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