Special Education Teacher
8 days ago
Stamford
Job Description Job Title: Special Education Teacher Location: Stamford, CT 06905 Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday) Join The Pinnacle School, a NEASC-accredited, state-licensed Connecticut special education school redefining education for students with complex learning challenges. Through tailored academics, real-time support, and a collaborative approach, we empower students who may struggle in traditional settings to build essential skills, grow their confidence, and gain independence. At the heart of our work are our core values — integrity, accountability, collaboration, inclusion, and support — which guide how we show up for students, families, and each other every day. Why join us? • Weekday Schedule – Work Monday through Friday with a consistent school-based schedule, no nights or weekends required, • Paid School Breaks & Time Off – Enjoy paid school breaks, holidays, and personal time off, ensuring time to recharge and reset, • Comprehensive Benefits – Access health, dental, and vision insurance, plus employer-paid short-term disability, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (FSA/HSA), • Financial Perks – Benefit from a 401(k)-retirement plan with up to 4% company match, plus employer-paid HSA contributions and life & disability insurance, • Professional Development – Advance your career with tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, leadership training, and pathways to grow into teaching or behavioral health roles, • Supportive Team – Collaborate with educators, specialists, and therapists in a positive, inclusive environment with annual awards, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team-building events, • Design and Deliver Individualized Instruction – Develop and implement lesson plans tailored to each student’s academic strengths, learning style, and social-emotional goals., • Support Emotional Growth and Regulation – Use the Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model to identify lagging skills, teach coping strategies, and help students navigate challenges with empathy., • Foster Social and Executive Functioning Skills – Integrate skill-building into daily routines to enhance communication, problem-solving, and organization., • Collaborate Across Disciplines – Partner with school counselors, related service providers, and families to ensure cohesive support for every student., • Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field (Master’s preferred)., • Connecticut certification in Special Education (or eligibility for certification)., • Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching elementary students with learning or social-emotional differences.