Benhaven, Inc. - Available Position Details

Special Education Teacher

Requirements and major job duties. Full Time position working in Benhaven’s IBenhaven School, an approved private special education facility located in Wallingford. A CT special education certification is required.

Salary and benefits: Salary range is $40,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and education level.

To apply for this position, please send cover letter, resume and copy of CT certification to Karen Helene, Director, Benhaven School . Applicants can also mail their resume to Benhaven School, 125 North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford CT, 06492, or fax to (203)793-1909.

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Benhaven School, an approved private special education facility located in Wallingford CT, is looking for a Connecticut certified special education teacher to join its staff. Benhaven School provides educational services and supports to students with autism and other pervasive developmental disabilities in the areas of social/behavioral development, functional academics, activities of daily living, communication and vocational programming both in school and community/natural settings. Our high-need students range from ages 8 to 21.

Benhaven is an exciting place to grow as an educator. Benhaven values professional development, providing its own professional development opportunities as well as granting professional days and expenses paid to relevant conferences and workshops. We are looking for a highly skilled, enthusiastic individual who is, innovative, hardworking and enjoys being part of a team.

Benhaven is a 12 month school program; teachers work 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Develop IEP (including transition planning and multi- element behavior support plans) in collaboration with team members for 5-7 students
• Overseeing training and implementation of student programs with paraprofessional staff.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly with families, specialists, residential and medical staff regarding students progress
• Organize and coordinate classroom and students schedules

Qualifications:

• CT special education certification
• Strong leadership and classroom management skills
• Commitment to positive programming for students with challenging behavior
• Ability to work well in a team
• Commitment to continued development of skills and expertise teaching students with autism
• Ability to effectively express thoughts both orally and in writing
• Ability to transport students in a personal vehicle that is insured, registered, and in good working order

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Medical and dental insurance offered following 90-day period
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending option
• Retirement plans
• Time off package