Classroom Teacher - Ben Bronz Academy
Position: Classroom Teacher
Subject Area: Special Education
Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Job Location: Ben Bronz Academy, West Hartford, CT
Beginning: Immediately
Deadline: Open until filled **
Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12 (165)
Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, 1-12 (265)
Certificate: Comprehensive Special Education, Pre-K-12 (065)
District: Ben Bronz Academy
West Hartford, CT 06107
Telephone: 860-236-5807
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Job Description:
Teacher – Full Time – Special Education - Immediate Opening
CT Special Education certification required


Ben Bronz Academy is a State of Connecticut approved special education day school for students in grades 2-12 with learning disabilities. Our goal is to help students with learning disabilities learn to identify and correct their functional weaknesses and to develop strong, spontaneous thinking habits that build self-confidence and foster greater curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. We believe that every student deserves the chance to succeed. We enable bright children who have a learning disability to achieve academic success and strengthen their curiosity, perseverance, patience, self-reliance, motivation, and focus.  We have a 3:1 student to teacher ratio and a proven, structured, individualized program.   

Description:
A great opportunity for an individual who possesses a special education teaching certification with an interest in teaching math at a varirty of levels and/or work with elementary students (2-6). 

As a teacher at Ben Bronz Academy, you have the opportunity to share your knowledge of learning strategies with very bright students who learn differently.  This position requires you to be a team player, confident in your subject area, a mentor to students, and have an interest in working with special education students. It is important that candidates are committed to their students and want to be a part of their students' success.  The ideal candidate will be familiar with technology and able to teach virtually when necessary.   

Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree with special education certification.

Preferred Experience:  Prior experience working in a school setting or working with special education students.

General Responsibilities:
  • Teach a variety of classes .
  • Serve as an advisor to a group of three - five students.
  • Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Education Directors or Executive Director


We offer a competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401k.

If you are interested in applying, please email a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of your certification to gail@benbronzacademy.org

More information about our school can be found on our website at: www.benbronzacademy.org

Ben Bronz Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

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