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Posted: 15-Jun-22
Location: Stamford, Connecticut
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Special Needs
The Pinnacle School, a private, special education day school for college-bound students in grades 2 through 12, seeks Social Studies, English and Mathematics Teachers for the forthcoming school year.
The Special Education Teachers will provide high quality instruction to students aligned with the school’s mission and philosophy.
These Special Education Teachers will use formative and summative assessments and document student progress and achievement through specified progress reports.
The Special Education Teachers will cultivate open and positive lines of communication with students and parents regarding academic, social and emotional progress and development, and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues.
The Pinnacle School enables students with language-based learning differences to thrive through small class sizes, differentiated instruction, active problem-solving and relationship building. Candidates will be joining a robust and collaborative team of highly trained clinicians and teachers with expertise in special education, school counseling, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and classroom and behavior management. Pinnacle faculty and staff work tirelessly to support each student to become an enthusiastic learner and an engaged member of the community. We hire accomplished, inspiring people with a combination of teaching experience, advanced degrees, contagious enthusiasm, and engaging communication skills.
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:
Master’s degree
Valid Connecticut state license
Minimum 2 years experience teaching special education student populations with language-based learning differences
Familiar with the IEP process and the collection of progress monitoring data
Commitment to helping children of all abilities reach their full potential
Excellent communication skills, and a collaborative, enthusiastic style to fit with our team environment.
Salary and benefits are competitive and consistent with other independent schools in the Fairfield/Westchester area.
To apply, please send your resume, certification, 2 references and a brief, email cover note to: hong@greenwichedgroup.com; please note in the subject line of your email what subject you have expertise in as an instructor.