- Position Type:
Teacher-Special Education/Teacher-Special Education
- Date Posted:
10/2/2025
- Location:
RISE
- Date Available:
November 2025
- Closing Date:
Open until filled
Long-Term Substitute - Special Education Teacher
RISE Transition Academy
Start/End Date: Approximately November 10, 2025 until March 3, 2026
Application Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary: RISE Transition Academy is seeking dedicated and compassionate staff to join our 18–22 Transition Program. The program is designed to support young adults with diverse learning needs as they prepare for life beyond high school. Team members will provide individualized transition supports aligned with Connecticut Transition Standards, focusing on skill development in employment readiness, independent living, social and leisure activities, and community integration.
Staff will assist students in accessing real-world experiences through community trips, vocational exploration, and hands-on activities that foster independence and self-advocacy. This role requires flexibility, creativity, and a commitment to empowering students to achieve their personal goals while navigating adult life. By working collaboratively with families, community partners, and school staff, team members will help students build the skills and confidence necessary for successful transitions into postsecondary education, employment, and adult living.
Qualifications: Must have valid Connecticut Certification.
Working Conditions: $269.11 per day / no benefits
Application Procedure: Apply on-line www.wlps.org
Windsor Locks Public Schools?does not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex,?age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination law.? Windsor Locks Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.? Windsor Locks Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons.