Special Education Teacher Jobs in Connecticut

A Special Education Teacher in secondary education is responsible for instructing and guiding students who have varying types of disabilities. These disabilities can be either physical, mental, emotional, or learning-related. These teachers are required to work alongside general education teachers, school counselors, and administrators to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to meet the specific needs of each student. They deliver lessons that are suitable for the abilities of all their students, while also assessing and reporting their progress to parents and relevant school officials.

Special Education Teachers should possess strong interpersonal skills, patience, organizational skills, and a deep understanding of the special needs of their students. They should have a bachelor's degree in special education, and in many cases, they need to acquire a master's degree in special education. Furthermore, they need to be certified by the state where they intend to practice. Prior to becoming a Special Education Teacher, a person might have roles such as a Teaching Assistant, Special Education Paraprofessional, or a General Education Teacher to gain relevant experience and skills.

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Special Education Teacher

  • CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • CT
  • 17 hours ago

Qualifications Required: Active special education teacher license for the state of CT B.A....

Special Education Teacher Opening K Resource Bristol CT Area

  • Bristol, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 1 day ago

Develop, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelines....

Special Education Teacher Opening Plainville CT

  • Plainville, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Plainville, CT
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher Soliant Soliant is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs....

Special Education Teacher Opening Wolcott CT

  • Wolcott, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Wolcott, CT
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher Soliant Soliant is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs....

Special Education Teacher Opening Thomaston CT

  • Thomaston, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Thomaston, CT
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher Soliant Soliant is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs....

Special Education Teacher Opening Southington CT

  • Southington, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Southington, CT
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher Soliant Soliant is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and support for students with diverse learning needs....

Special Education Teacher Opening K Resource Meriden CT Area

  • Meriden, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Meriden, CT
  • 1 day ago

Develop, write, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in compliance with state and federal guidelines....

classroom) Position Overview: Soliant Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team in Plainville, CT, for the 2024-2025 school year....

classroom) Position Overview: Soliant Education is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to join our team in Waterbury, CT, for the 2024-2025 school year....

Full Time Virtual Special Education Teacher Opening in Farmington, CT (24-25 School Year) Farmington, CT Today CATEGORY Schools - Special Education Teacher JOB TYPE Contract Join our dedicated team,...

Special Education Resource Teacher

  • Hamden, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hamden, CT
  • 1 day ago

Key Responsibilities: Instruction & Student Support: Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students' unique needs....

Special Education Teacher (ABL)

  • Vernon, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Vernon, CT
  • 1 day ago

Position: Special Education Teacher for Abilities Based Learning Program (ABL)-Lake Street School Description : We are seeking a passionate teacher focusing on individualized instruction that nurtures...

Special Education Teacher, District Wide--Currently @ West Bristol JobID: 7130 Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: West Bristol School...

Special Education Teacher

  • Darien, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Darien, CT
  • 1 day ago

Special Education Teacher JobID: 1519 Position Type: Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher Date Posted: 3/10/2025 Location: Darien High School Date Available: 08/21/2025 Closing Date: Until...

Special Education Teacher Opening

  • New Milford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • New Milford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities: Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs....

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Salary for Special Education Teacher Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Special Education Teachers in Connecticut offer the following education background
Master's Degree
45.2%
Bachelor's Degree
26.6%
Doctorate Degree
16.7%
High School or GED
5.3%
Associate's Degree
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some High School
0.5%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Special Education Teachers in Connecticut
Less than 1 year
36.6%
1-2 years
31.3%
None
15.0%
2-4 years
13.2%
4-6 years
3.8%


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