CT-Certified SPED Teacher (Per Diem)-Immediate Start (2025-26) at Achievement First

<p><strong>Position: </strong>Special Education Teacher (Per Diem)</p> <p><strong>Opening:</strong> Immediate&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>School Year</strong>: 25-26&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Elm City Middle School (New Haven)&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compensation: </strong>$29-$48</p> <p><strong>Teaching at Achievement First:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Achievement First invites you to apply for a teaching role! This is an exciting opportunity for teachers dedicated to delivering exceptional instruction while continually growing in their craft. At AF, you'll be part of a vibrant, supportive community where professional development, collaborative planning, and personalized coaching from school leaders are integral to your weekly experience.</p> <p>In this role, you won't just be preparing students for college and career—you'll be inspiring them to lead lives of purpose, leadership, and impact. You'll create a learning culture in which scholars can discover their fullest potential and become agents of change, making a difference within their communities and beyond.</p> <p>At AF, we believe in nurturing the whole child, setting high academic standards, and fostering a classroom environment where students thrive both intellectually and emotionally—and can be their authentic selves. Together, we are building a more just and equitable world, one classroom at a time.</p> <p>Join us and be part of a team that transforms lives through the power of education.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities of an Achievement First Teacher will include, but are not limited to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide individualized and small group instruction using specialized curricula and long-term scope &amp; sequence plans.</li> <li>Assess student progress using varied methods to support growth toward IEP goals.</li> <li>Design and implement goals that align with students' IEPs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional learning, development, and growth&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with the Dean of Special Service or the Compliance Coordinator and the school team to improve instructional, culture-building leadership skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Skills and Characteristics&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong instructional and classroom management skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>High level of personal organization and planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Embraces feedback as an opportunity for growth, openly listening and reflecting on input from others.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Educational Background and Work Experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working with K-12 students, with two years of teaching experience preferred.&nbsp;</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.0; Master’s degree preferred.</li> <ul> <li><em>If your GPA is between 2.5 and 3.0, you may submit additional recommendations to be considered</em>.</li> </ul> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Connecticut requires all teacher to be certified or in the process of obtaining a certification</strong></span>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>CT: </strong>If you are not yet certified, you may learn more about the process at<a href="http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&amp;q=321230"> <strong>http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/cwp/view.asp?a=2613&amp;q=321230.</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Achievement First is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a plus. You can learn more about diversity at Achievement First here: <a href="http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/" target="_blank">http://achievementfirst.org/about-us/diversity/</a></p></div>