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Special Education Teacher - 2026-2027 School Year

Greenwich Education Group
9 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Greenwich Education Group is an education organization founded in 2004 that operates three NEASC-accredited, co-ed independent day schools, Links Academy, The Pinnacle School, and The Spire School. Together, our schools provide individualized, student-centered learning environments that support executive functioning, academic growth, and social-emotional development for students with diverse learning needs.

As a Special Education Teacher at Greenwich Education Group, you will design and deliver individualized instruction that helps every student make meaningful progress. You’ll create a structured, engaging classroom that supports both learning and social-emotional growth.

What You’ll Need

  • Bachelor’s degree and valid Connecticut Special Education teaching certification

  • Minimum three months of experience working with students with disabilities

  • Knowledge of child development, differentiated instruction, and behavior management

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and implement IEPs and lesson plans that meet each student’s needs

  • Deliver engaging instruction using varied teaching methods

  • Manage classroom behavior and ensure a safe learning environment

  • Track progress and prepare required documentation and reports

  • Lead and support classroom staff to ensure consistent implementation of student plans

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

Greenwich Education Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.