2026 Summer School Special Education Teacher (ESY Districtwide)
Job Description
Department of Special Education & Pupil Services
236 Grand St. 2nd floor
Waterbury, Connecticut 06702
Extended School Year 2026
Posting for: Special Education Teachers
Location: Various sites within the district, evaluation team
Hours:
ESY for BDLC/M.S. Scope/ M.S. & H.S. Essential Skills/CBT/5-12 Resource Room:
Monday - Thursday, July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Hours: 7:15 am - 11:45 am (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)
ESY in for K-5 Inclusion: E.S. Essential Skills & E.S. SCOPE: E.S. Self Contained Resource Room
Monday - Thursday, July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Hours: 7:45 am - 12:45 p.m.(hours may vary depending on assignment/site)
ESY Pre-K:
Monday � Thursday, July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026
am hours: 7:45 am -10:30 am
pm hours 11:00 am -1:45 pm(hours may vary depending on assignment/site)
**ESY Autism and CBL Programs:
Monday � Friday, July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026
** Elementary Hours: 7:45 a.m. � 1:45 p.m. (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)
** Middle School Hour/High School Hours 7:15AM-1:15 PM (hours may vary depending on assignment/site)
Mandatory professional learning will be held on July 2 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. A Google Meet link will be sent out at a later date
Reports to: EAS or ESY Site Administrator
Job Description:
- Develop lessons based on IEP goals and objectives to meet the individual needs of students.
- Provides direct instruction using a variety of techniques.
- Communicates with the school team, parents, guardians and outside agencies as necessary, regarding student progress.
- Ensures modification and accommodations are implemented throughout the day.
- Manages student behavior; follows behavior plans, implements behavior contracts, sets up classroom behavior plans.
- Use district approved tools to design small group instruction.
- Provide differentiated instruction based on identified student needs.
- Maintain student attendance and progress data.
- Complete ESY progress reports at the end of the program, uploaded on CT-SEDS and provided to Parents/Guardians/Surrogates.
- Use technologies as appropriate to the learning needs of the student.
- Able to effectively use Google Classroom, Kami, and navigate Atlas curriculum sites.
- Other duties assigned by the summer school administrator
- Preferred candidates will be considered for employment
Certification:
Applicants must have appropriate special education certification for position seeking.
Salary: Per WTA Contract
Maximum hours are stated above.
PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job.
| NEVER (N) | OCCASIONALLY (O) | FREQUENTLY (F) | CONSTANTLY (C) | ||||||
| 0 % of Shift | 1-33% of Shift | 34-66% of Shift | 67-100% of Shift | ||||||
| Working Conditions | N | O | F | C | Working Conditions | N | O | F | C |
| Physical Demands | Depth Perception | X | |||||||
| Standing | X | Color Distinction | X | ||||||
| Walking | X | Peripheral Vision | X | ||||||
| Sitting | X | Driving | X | ||||||
| Lifting | X | Physical Strength: | |||||||
| Carrying | X | Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.) | X | ||||||
| Pushing | X | Light Work (-20 lbs.) | X | ||||||
| Pulling | X | Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) | X | ||||||
| Climbing | X | Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) | X | ||||||
| Balancing | X | Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) | X | ||||||
| Stooping | X | Environmental Conditions | |||||||
| Kneeling | X | Cold (50 degrees F or less) | X | ||||||
| Crouching | X | Heat (90 degrees F or more) | X | ||||||
| Crawling | X | Temperature Changes | X | ||||||
| Reaching | X | Wetness | X | ||||||
| Handling | X | Humidity | X | ||||||
| Grasping | X | Extreme Noise or Vibration | X | ||||||
| Twisting | X | Exposure to Chemicals | X | ||||||
| Feeling | X | Exposure to Gases and Fumes | X | ||||||
| Talking | X | Exposure to Unpleasant Odors | X | ||||||
| Hearing | X | Exposure to bodily fluids | X | ||||||
| Repetitive Motion | X | Exposure to dampness | X | ||||||
| Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination | X | Confinement to Small or Restricting Area | X | ||||||
| Visual Acuity/Near | X | Mechanical Hazards | X | ||||||
| Visual Acuity/Far | X | Physical danger or abuse | X |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
Waterbury Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.