Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Wethersfield Public Schools
Wethersfield, CT

Webb Elementary School
Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher
Date Posted: October 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Wethersfield Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Preschool Special Education Teacher for their integrated preschool program. The Preschool Special Education Teacher is responsible for curriculum, lesson planning and delivery for students with disabilities and their typical peer role models. Assessing students and writing effective IEPs, participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, PPTs and parent meetings is an essential component of this position.

Position: Long-Term SubstitutePreschool Special Education Teacher
School: Webb Elementary School
Reports To: Building Principal
Start Date: Immediate

Employer: Kelly Education Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools) **

** The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the identification of 3 to 5 year old children who require early childhood special education services by participating in Birth to Three home visits, early childhood screenings and administration of assessment/evaluations for determining eligibility for special education services at the preschool level;
• Provide instruction in preschool program that incorporates the early childhood standards for students with/without disabilities;
• Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades;
• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities;
• Develop Individual Education plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and/or social development;
• Play an active role as case manager in the PPT process, including reporting progress on goals/objectives, developing IEPs for annual reviews, and transition planning for students into kindergarten;
• Work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team;
• Evaluate progress and provide data driven reports to other school staff and parents;
• Maintain and update cumulative and confidential files of students in the program;
• Develop an ongoing and active program for parental participation in appropriate aspects of the program;
• Conduct appropriate follow-up activities with kindergarten and primary grade teachers concerning students who have participated in the program;
• Provide progress reports and other information regarding the program to the Supervisor of Special Services and other school staff;
• Supervise paraprofessionals assigned to the program.

Qualifications:

• Connecticut Special Education Teacher Certification (masters preferred);
• Connecticut Early Childhood Certification;
• 2 – 3 years' experience as a Special Education Preschool Teacher;
• Possess a strong understanding of the Birth to Three System and referral process;
• Must have strong collaboration and communication skills;
• Possess strong assessment and report writing skills;
• Possess knowledge and understanding of students with disabilities in all areas.

Interested candidates must apply online at:

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The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.