CT Middle School SPED Teacher-New Haven (2026-27)

The role

You will create a structured learning environment and implement unit and lesson plans. You will use interim assessment data to drive instruction and intervention while collaborating with coaches and school teams.

What you will do

• Create a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment.
• Build classroom community by partnering with families.
• Utilize data from interim assessments to drive instruction and intervention.
• Implement unit and lesson plans with the grade or subject team.
• Exemplify AF core values in all interactions.
• Collaborate with coach, grade-level chair and school team.
• Attend all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings.

Required qualifications

• Experience working with K-12 students
• Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0
• Connecticut certified or in process of obtaining a certification
• 165 Comprehensive Special Education, PreK–12 Certification Required
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth

Nice to have

• two years of teaching experience preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 403(b) retirement benefit package with match

Before you apply

• If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered

About the company

Achievement First is an organization that values diversity and aims to build a more just and equitable world through education.