Special Education Teacher WL

Adelbrook, Inc

Cromwell, CTFull-timePosted Mar 27, 2026

73K–91K a year

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Paid Time OffHealth InsuranceDental Coverage

Job Description

um Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) can achieve their fullest potential — academically, socially, and emotionally.

Are you a passionate educator who believes every student deserves the opportunity to shine?

We’re looking for a Special Education Teacher who can bring creativity, patience, and dedication to a classroom where individualized learning changes lives. This is more than teaching—it’s building confidence, fostering independence, and inspiring hope for the future

What You’ll Do:
• Design and deliver individualized, engaging IEP-driven instruction that supports each student’s learning goals and is tailored to each student’s strengths and needs
• Develop and implement lesson plans in alignment with IEPs and curriculum standards
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet academic, social, and behavioral needs
• Foster a safe, structured, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to create a unified support system for each student
• Use evidence-based strategies to promote learning and skill development
• Track and share meaningful progress updates with families and school teams
• Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and school events
• Support students during transitions, extracurricular activities, and when behavioral interventions are needed

What You Bring:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (required)
• Certification: Valid state Special Education certification (required)
• Experience: At least 2 years of classroom teaching preferred, especially with ASD/IDD
• Skills: Strong classroom management, adaptability, collaboration, and clear communication
• Mindset: Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the belief that all students can succeed
• Training: PMT, CPR, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain after hire)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We believe in investing in the people who power our mission. At Ädelbrook, you’ll enjoy:
• Competitive Pay – Fair, market-aligned salaries and room to grow
• Affordable Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans that fit your life
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Tax-free savings with employer contributions
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, leadership development, and CE support
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – With employer matching to help you plan ahead
• Tuition Reimbursement – Advance your education and career
• Student Loan Matching Program - We will match upto $100.00 per month
• PSLF Eligibility - As a non-profit we qualify for the Federal PSLF program
• Generous Time Off– Vacation, sick leave, and holidays so you can recharge

This is your chance to teach with purpose.
Help build a future where every person is supported, seen, and celebrated

Pay: $73,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (required)
  • Certification: Valid state Special Education certification (required)
  • Skills: Strong classroom management, adaptability, collaboration, and clear communication
  • Mindset: Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the belief that all students can succeed
  • Training: PMT, CPR, and First Aid (or willingness to obtain after hire)

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay – Fair, market-aligned salaries and room to grow
  • Affordable Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans that fit your life
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) – Tax-free savings with employer contributions
  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, leadership development, and CE support
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan – With employer matching to help you plan ahead
  • Tuition Reimbursement – Advance your education and career
  • Student Loan Matching Program - We will match upto $100.00 per month
  • PSLF Eligibility - As a non-profit we qualify for the Federal PSLF program
  • Generous Time Off– Vacation, sick leave, and holidays so you can recharge
  • Pay: $73,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

  • Empower Students with Autism and Developmental Disabilities to Learn, Grow, and Thrive
  • Design and deliver individualized, engaging IEP-driven instruction that supports each student’s learning goals and is tailored to each student’s strengths and needs
  • Develop and implement lesson plans in alignment with IEPs and curriculum standards
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet academic, social, and behavioral needs
  • Foster a safe, structured, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth
  • Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to create a unified support system for each student
  • Use evidence-based strategies to promote learning and skill development
  • Track and share meaningful progress updates with families and school teams
  • Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and school events
  • Support students during transitions, extracurricular activities, and when behavioral interventions are needed


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