Openings as of 8/26/2026
HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLSHAMDEN, CT 06517
Title:Classroom Teacher - Physical Education
Qualifications:Certification as determined by state certification authorities and other qualifications as determined by the Hamden Board of Education.CT Certification: 044 Physical Education Pk-12
Reports To:Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator
Job Goal:To guide students through the learning process by the effective application of instructional skills and knowledge of appropriate subject matter.
Performance Responsibilities:I. Planning 1. Follows the curriculum as adopted by the Board of Education. 2. Plans for classroom instruction with realistic goals which meet the individual student's needs as well as the group's needs. 3. Demonstrates evidence of short- and long-term planning.
II. Classroom Management1. Establishes rapport with all students by demonstrating patience, acceptance, empathy, and interest in students through positive exchanges. 2. Exhibits enthusiasm for content and for learning. 3. Maintains a positive social and emotional atmosphere in the learning environment. 4. Create a climate that encourages all students to achieve. 5. Monitors the physical environment in an effort to maintain one that is safe and conducive to learning. 6. Communicates and reinforces appropriate standards of behavior for all students. 7. Engages a majority of the students in the activities of the lesson and attempts to re-engage any student persistently off tasks. 8. Makes resources and materials readily available
III. Instruction / Assessment1. Aligns the content with the lesson objectives. 2. Chooses lesson content at an appropriate level of difficulty. 3. Creates a structure for learning including initiation and closure at appropriate points. 4. Develops the lesson to promote achievement of the lesson objectives. 5. Uses instructional arrangements of support lesson development. 6. Uses appropriate questioning techniques. 7. Communicates clearly. 8. Monitors student understanding and adjusts instruction when necessary.
IV. Human Relations: 1. Encourages learning through meaningful feedback to fellow staff, students, and parents. 2. Promotes positive self-image and development of self-discipline. 3. Encourages and promotes consideration, tolerance, and respect for others. 4. Collaborates and cooperates with professional staff.
V. Professional Knowledge / Responsibility: 1. Assists administration in implementing district policies. 2. Fulfills non-teaching assignments as required. 3. Maintains the ethics of the profession. 4. Participates in curriculum development appropriate to assignment. 5. Shares teaching strategies, materials, and ideas with colleagues. 6. Attends workshops to keep abreast of current trends in education and their impact on instruction. 7. Meets state requirements for continuing education units (CEU's).
Work Environment:Exposure to student illnesses. There is regular intermittent exposure to the computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and is acceptable to this particular environment. The employee must work with students, staff and the public, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Terms of Employment:Per negotiated agreement
Evaluation:Performance of the person holding this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Job Title:Classroom Floater - Part Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable individual to fill the role of Teacher Support Advocate and Classroom Floater. In this unique position, you will serve as a valuable resource to support teachers in their instructional efforts while also providing flexible coverage in various classroom settings as needed. As a Teacher Support Advocate and Classroom Floater, you will play a vital role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for both educators and students.
Responsibilities:
1. Teacher Support:
- Assist teachers in navigating challenges related to classroom management, student behavior, and academic differentiation.
2. Classroom Floating:
- Provide flexible coverage in classrooms when teachers are absent or need additional support, ensuring continuity of instruction and a safe learning environment for students.
- Adapt quickly to different subjects, and teaching styles, and follow lesson plans provided by regular classroom teachers.
- Engage students in meaningful learning activities and facilitate small group instruction as needed.
- Support classroom management efforts by enforcing policies and procedures, managing student behavior, and addressing conflicts in a positive and proactive manner.
- Assist with classroom organization to support the smooth operation of the learning environment.
3. Collaborative Teamwork:
- Work closely with administration, instructional coaches, and other support staff to coordinate efforts and align support services with school goals and priorities.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development sessions, and collaborative planning sessions to share insights, exchange ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with teachers, students, and families, fostering a sense of community and trust within the school community.
Requirements:
-Minimum CDA required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with teachers, students, and families.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different classroom environments and grade levels, and to respond to changing priorities and situations.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure, maintain professionalism, and exercise sound judgment in challenging situations.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a passion for supporting the success of all students and educators.
Hours: Up to 19.5 hours per week
Rate of Pay: $17 - $19 per hour based on experience
If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate students in their educational journey, we encourage you to apply for the position of Classroom Floater. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of educators and learners while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic educational setting.
Title: Classroom Teacher - Gr 4 Elementary Teacher
Qualifications:Certification as determined by state certification authorities and other qualifications as determined by the Hamden Board of Education.
Performance Responsibilities: I. Planning1. Follows the curriculum as adopted by the Board of Education. 2. Plans for classroom instruction with realistic goals which meet the individual student's needs as well as the group's needs. 3. Demonstrates evidence of short- and long-term planning.
II. Classroom Management1. Establishes rapport with all students by demonstrating patience, acceptance, empathy, and interest in students through positive exchanges. 2. Exhibits enthusiasm for content and for learning. 3. Maintains a positive social and emotional atmosphere in the learning environment. 4. Create a climate that encourages all students to achieve. 5. Monitors the physical environment in an effort to maintain one that is safe and conducive to learning. 6. Communicates and reinforces appropriate standards of behavior for all students. 7. Engages a majority of the students in the activities of the lesson and attempts to re-engage any student persistently off tasks. 8. Makes resources and materials readily available III. Instruction / Assessment1. Aligns the content with the lesson objectives. 2. Chooses lesson content at an appropriate level of difficulty. 3. Creates a structure for learning including initiation and closure at appropriate points. 4. Develops the lesson to promote achievement of the lesson objectives. 5. Uses instructional arrangements of support lesson development. 6. Uses appropriate questioning techniques. 7. Communicates clearly. 8. Monitors student understanding and adjusts instruction when necessary.
Work Environment: Exposure to student illnesses. There is regular intermittent exposure to the computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and is acceptable to this particular environment. The employee must work with students, staff and the public, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.
Title: Classroom Teacher - Chorus / General Music Teacher
Title: Classroom Teacher - CTE / Child Development Teacher
ANNOUNCMENT OF ONE POSITION OPENINTERIM DEAN OF STUDENTSATHAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOLFOR ONE SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27 SY
Employee Qualifications:
Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reports To:
Hamden Middle School Principal or designee
Job Goal:
Assist school staff in the maintenance and enforcement of school rules and acceptable student behavior and support all staff in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
Essential Performance Responsibilities:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Internal applicants need to send a letter of intent and resume to Erin Bailey at ebailey@hamden.org and Emily McCann-Williams at hpshr@hamden.org. All outside applicants must apply online at www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp.
Closing date for applications: August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This position is only for the 2026-27 school year.
Terms of Employment: Member of the Hamden Education Association (HEA)
Salary: Per HEA negotiated agreement
"It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against under any program including employment because of age, sex, religion, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law."
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Hamden Public SchoolsHamden, CT
Position: Adult Education Security Guard
Job Purpose: To provide for the security and protection of all students, staff, and property.
Qualifications:
Reports to: Adult Education Director/Program Facilitator
Terms of Employment:
Pay Rate: According to salary schedule
HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLSHAMDEN, CT 06517Title:Resource Teacher - Elementary Qualifications:1. Certification in the subject and/or grade level to be taught as determined by state certification authorities.2. Such other alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Reports To:Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator Job Goal:To provide each educationally handicapped student with the individually tailored help, counsel, and learning experience he or she needs to make progress toward educational goals established with the student's limitations in mind. Performance Responsibilities:1. Determines specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas.2. Provides students with tutoring for other classes.3. Evaluates each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.4. Prepares progress reports and year-end evaluations.5. Makes available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment, including reading materials at many levels, instructional games, and resource materials.6. Counsels students in identifying and dealing with academic and social problems.7. Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.8. Establishes and maintains standards of individual student behavior.9. Works closely with other teachers to help the students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.10. Helps parents to understand the specific problems of educationally handicapped students and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of problems and progress.11. Participates in selection and evaluation of students for admission to the program of education for such students.12. Participates in case conferences about educationally handicapped students. Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds, including office supplies, books and other instructional materials as well as technology equipment. The employee must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information and receive detailed messages. The employee needs to be able to tell where asound is coming from a noisy environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Adaptive technology may be used. There is some stress in interacting with students, faculty or the public and in meeting deadlines. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment:Exposure to student illnesses. There is regular intermittent exposure to computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and is acceptable to this particular environment. The employee must work with students, staff and the public, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Terms of Employment:Per negotiated agreementThe information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Title:
Resource Teacher
1. Certification in the subject and/or grade level to be taught as determined by state certification authorities.
2. Such other alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Building Administrator or Director/Coordinator
To provide each educationally handicapped student with the individually tailored help, counsel, and learning experience he or she needs to make progress toward educational goals established with the student's limitations in mind.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Determines specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas.
2. Provides students with tutoring for other classes.
3. Evaluates each student in terms of initial needs and progress toward remediation.
4. Prepares progress reports and year-end evaluations.
5. Makes available a wide range of teaching materials and equipment, including reading materials at many levels, instructional games, and resource materials.
6. Counsels students in identifying and dealing with academic and social problems.
7. Provides opportunities for students to explore life and career goals.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of individual student behavior.
9. Works closely with other teachers to help the students maintain satisfactory class work, homework, and behavior.
10. Helps parents to understand the specific problems of educationally handicapped students and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of problems and progress.
11. Participates in selection and evaluation of students for admission to the program of education for such students.
12. Participates in case conferences about educationally handicapped students.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds, including office supplies, books and other instructional materials as well as technology equipment. The employee must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information and receive detailed messages. The employee needs to be able to tell where a
sound is coming from a noisy environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Adaptive technology may be used. There is some stress in interacting with students, faculty or the public and in meeting deadlines.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
Exposure to student illnesses. There is regular intermittent exposure to computer screen. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and is acceptable to this particular environment. The employee must work with students, staff and the public, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.
Per negotiated agreement
Hamden Public Schools Hamden CT 06517
Title: Special Education Teacher - IIC Classroom (3 positions)
To provide each educationally handicapped student with a program that will enable the student to reach his or her fullest physical, emotional, psychological, and behavioral potential.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, push and/or move up to 50 pounds, including office supplies, books and other instructional materials as well as technology equipment. The employee must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information and receive detailed messages. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from in a noisy environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Adaptive technology may be used. There is some stress in interacting with students, faculty or the public and in meeting deadlines.
Performance of the person holding this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
Job Title: Transition Support
Reports To: Coordinator of Secondary Special Education
Position Summary
The Transition Support staff member works collaboratively with students, families, educators, and community partners to support high school students with disabilities in preparing for postsecondary education, employment, independent living, and community participation. This position provides direct instruction, career development, and employment support through individualized and small-group activities while helping students achieve their transition goals.
Essential Responsibilities
Student Transition Services
Career and Employment Development
Work Study Program
Transition Partnerships
Qualifications
Core Competencies
Department: Special Education
Employment Type: Full-Time, non-union
Rate: $32 per hour
Title: School Nurse
Qualifications: 1. Registered professional nurse, designated R.N. and currently licensed in the state of Connecticut 2. The equivalent of one (1) year full-time working experience as a registered nurse in the last (3) years such as pediatric, ambulatory, public health or school nursing prior to employment as a school nurse. 3. CPR certification or completion of such certification prior to the first day of employment as a school nurse. 4. Passing a background check.
Reports To: Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Job Goal: In cooperation with other health professionals, educators and school personnel assumes the initiative and responsibility for providing a wide variety of health care services designed to promote and protect the student's optimal health status.
Performance Responsibilities: 1. As a manager of health care within the school health program the nurse is responsible: a. To participate in program planning by identifying health needs of children in the school by collaborating in the formation of specific objectives and policies and by making recommendations regarding budget. b. To implement program objectives by the organization and completion of activities formulated in the planning phase. Program implementation involves: 1. Communication with students, families, school staff and involved community persons and agencies. 2. Assessment of student and staff health status. 3. Assessment of the school community health based on epidemiological surveys. 4. Prevention and control of communicable disease. 5. Facilitation of the adaptation to school of exceptional and/or handicapped children. 6. Follow-up of health related absences. 7. Promotion of optimal environmental personal health. c. To participate in the evaluation of program activities/outcomes by: 1. Record keeping for all procedures and activities 2. Conduction or participation in studies of various aspects of the school health programs. 3. Design of and/or participation in research concerning school health and health education. 4. Analysis of personal effectiveness within the school health program. 5. Evaluation of school nursing practice and utilization of consultation, supervision and continuing education for Improvement.
2. As a deliverer of health services, the school nurse is responsible to: a. Systematically assess the health status and health needs of the school children through the following means: 1. Periodic and episodic health appraisal using observation physical examination techniques, measurements and review of medical, dental and psychological examinations. 2. Collection of a health history. 3. Assessment of growth and development and psychosocial health. 4. Periodic screening of at-risk populations to detect visual problems, hearing loss, scoliosis or other conditions. 5. Periodic conferences with teacher, other school staff, the child and his/her family, and other relevant persons for early detection of health problems or learning and perceptual disabilities. 6. Observation of students in the classroom and during play or recreation periods as a means of evaluation.
b. Plan and carry out appropriate interventions once the health needs are known. Such interventions include: 1. Provision of health education or personal counseling to the child and family. 2. Referral to physician or other community resource. 3. Initiating a school health team conference. 4. Participation as the health specialist on the child's education evaluation team in order to interpret the child's health status and needs as they pertain to development of an individual education plan. 5. Crisis intervention in the event of a serious injury or accident, medical emergency or emotional disturbance. 6. Supervision of first aid care given by other school personnel and direct provision of first aid care when it cannot be delegated to others. 7. Provision of immunizations or referrals for some of students whose immunization status is not complete. 8. Exclusion of children with communicable disease. 9. Administration of medication or medical treatment as ordered by a physician/nurse practitioner.
c. To follow up on those children and school personnel with known illnesses or health problems to ensure their fullest recovery and prompt return to school through a variety of means which man include: 1. Telephone calls to check progress towards health. 2. Home visits 3. Establishing communications with specific community agencies to facilitate referrals treatment and evaluation of referral outcomes. 4. Assessment of homebound referrals and alternative resources of homebound students.
3. As a health counselor for individuals and groups, the school nurse is responsible: a. To provide health counseling and guidance on an individual basis to assist students and their families in problem solving and decision making about health and development issues, acute illness care, adjustments to changes and limitations stemming from chronic disease, or life styles which affect health. b. To provide health counseling and guidance to a group. c. To work with families and groups of students to identify how their information, attitudes and values affect their health behavior and level of wellness. d. To inform youth, parents and school personnel about professional health care services and resources available for the identified health problems or concerns.
4. As a health educator in the school health program the school nurse is responsible: a. To provide direct health education to a child, youth or parent who consults the nurse about a health or developmental problem. b. To correlate his/her director service activities with the health education curriculum by such means as: 1. Providing teachers with sufficient information about health appraisals or screening procedures so that they can incorporate this content into their health classes prior to the implementation of such screening procedures. 2. Providing students and/or staff with a prepared health talk or discussion related to a current health issue such as a communicable disease outbreak in the school. c. To collaborate with teachers in developing programs and skills needed to work effectively in specific areas for which the school population is at high risk, such as personal hygiene, drug abuse, family living, venereal diseases, etc. d. To act as a resource person to the educators involved in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of health education curricula. e. To provide information or in-service education to other school staff about health care issues and first aid management. f. To act as a resource person in promoting health careers.
5. As an advocate for the health rights of children and their families both within the school setting and between the school and community at large; the school nurse is responsible: a. To make identified health needs known to families and to appropriate health care resources. b. To facilitate the child/family utilization of community resources through referral and support. c. To interpret identified health problems to school personnel so that appropriate adaptations can be made in the student's class schedule, physical education activities, class lesson plans or the school physical plant. d. By conferring with other health professionals and community groups to increase their awareness of locally identified health needs in the school population. e. By keeping informed of and/or participating in legislative programs that may have an impact on school health services and health education.
6. These examples of duties are not meant to be all inclusive and nurses may be assigned other related duties as required and directed.
Terms of Employment: Ten months. Salary to conform to Nurses' contract.
Hamden Public SchoolsHamden CT 06517
Title:School Nurse
Qualifications:1. Registered professional nurse, designated R.N. and currently licensed in the state of Connecticut2. The equivalent of one (1) year full-time working experience as a registered nurse in the last (3) years such as pediatric, ambulatory, public health or school nursing prior to employment as a school nurse.3. CPR certification or completion of such certification prior to the first day of employment as a school nurse.4. Passing a background check.
Reports To:Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Job Goal:In cooperation with other health professionals, educators and school personnel assumes the initiative and responsibility for providing a wide variety of health care services designed to promote and protect the student's optimal health status.
Performance Responsibilities:1. As a manager of health care within the school health program the nurse is responsible: a. To participate in program planning by identifying health needs of children in the school by collaborating in the formation of specific objectives and policies and by making recommendations regarding budget. b. To implement program objectives by the organization and completion of activities formulated in the planning phase. Program implementation involves: 1. Communication with students, families, school staff and involved community persons and agencies. 2. Assessment of student and staff health status. 3. Assessment of the school community health based on epidemiological surveys. 4. Prevention and control of communicable disease. 5. Facilitation of the adaptation to school of exceptional and/or handicapped children. 6. Follow-up of health related absences. 7. Promotion of optimal environmental personal health. c. To participate in the evaluation of program activities/outcomes by: 1. Record keeping for all procedures and activities 2. Conduction or participation in studies of various aspects of the school health programs. 3. Design of and/or participation in research concerning school health and health education. 4. Analysis of personal effectiveness within the school health program. 5. Evaluation of school nursing practice and utilization of consultation, supervision and continuing education for improvement.
2. As a deliverer of health services, the school nurse is responsible to: a. Systematically assess the health status and health needs of the school children through the following means: 1. Periodic and episodic health appraisal using observation physical examination techniques, measurements and review of medical, dental and psychological examinations. 2. Collection of a health history. 3. Assessment of growth and development and psychosocial health. 4. Periodic screening of at-risk populations to detect visual problems, hearing loss, scoliosis or other conditions. 5. Periodic conferences with teacher, other school staff, the child and his/her family, and other relevant persons for early detection of health problems or learning and perceptual disabilities. 6. Observation of students in the classroom and during play or recreation periods as a means of evaluation
Terms of Employment:Ten months. Salary to conform to Nurses' contract.
Hamden Public SchoolsHamden CT 06517Job Title:School PsychologistEmployee Qualifications:1. Connecticut teaching license with endorsement for school psychology.2. A minimum of three years' experience working with students.3. Ability and competence to provide services to needy students.4. A current, research- and experience-based understanding of student cognitive and affective development.5. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.6. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.7. Ability to deal effectively with associates and the public.8. Ability to organize and maintain diverse data, files and records.9. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.10. Such alternatives or additions to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Reports to:Director of Special Education or DesigneeJob Goal: To enable students to take the fullest possible advantage of the educational opportunities provided through identifying individual strengths and weaknesses in the cognitive and affective areas, and by helping students with personal concerns which interfere with the educational process.To maintain confidentiality of school and staff records and related information.To interact with the public, as necessary. Essential Performance Responsibilities:1. Attends regularly and is punctual.2. Interacts effectively with students.3. Demonstrates an understanding of the public school system as a whole, including special education laws, regulations and Planning and Placement Team (PPT) procedures.4. Has or seeks a knowledge of local curriculum and of instructional issues.5. Has an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students, parents and staff.6. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.7. Demonstrates an understanding of human growth and development as it relates to learning, emphasizing the psycho-social development of children in working with staff, students and/or families.8. Provides services and practices in full accordance with established principles of professional ethics and legal requirements.9. Recognizes and values the cultural, racial and religious diversity among students and works to ensure that all students fulfill their potential.Pupil Personnel Services1. Coordinates case conferences and Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and participates with other related service staff, administrators, and teachers in collaborative decision-making regarding diagnoses, services and modifications.2. Contributes to the understanding of human growth and development as it relates to the teaching-learning process.3. Assesses individual student needs and progress by evaluation of behavior on the basis of test results; clinical observations; interviews with students, teachers and other school personnel and parents; school records and reports of other professionals.4. Analyzes and integrates assessment data to facilitate an understanding of the "whole" child.5. Assists in making recommendations and designing individualized education programs (IEP) with modifications to enhance the cognitive, social and emotional development of students.6. Interprets and presents findings to parents and teachers in order to help them better understand and teach the children.7. Makes use of a variety of resources, materials and methods for effective intervention.8. Maintains a positive learning environment appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.9. Evaluates/monitors student progress on a regular basis.10. Provides individual and group counseling and develops classroom programs for students identified as needing help to profit from their educational programs.School OperationsA. Selects and uses a variety of assessment techniques, appropriate to the referral.B. Demonstrates facility in test administration, scoring, and preparation of written reports in accordance with departmental procedures and standards.C. Organizes time, space and materials for effective delivery of psychological services.D. Develops and adheres to daily/weekly schedule of students in caseload.E. Develops and maintains systems for recording weekly progress notes of students receiving service.F. Assesses school climate, identifies areas of dysfunction, advocates for unmet student needs, and provides feedback to staff and administration to enhance school functioning.G. Consults with and assists with teachers in the development of effective management strategies for students manifesting significant educational problems.H. Consults with other related service staff to implement coordinated and comprehensive intervention/prevention programs.I. Consults with administrators to assist in resolving school issues and crises that have implications for the psychological well-being of students and staff.J. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, works collaboratively with professional colleagues, and provides consultation to other staff on the special needs of children.K. Assists the department in the preparation of the department budget to adequately fund services. L. Assumes responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining equipment and supplies.M. Prepares and maintains the confidentiality of student records. Community RelationsA. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with teachers, administrators and other staff.B. Assists students, families and the community, using a variety of treatment modalities and interventions, to resolve those personal, social and/or emotional problems that interfere with school adjustment, personal development and /or student learning.C. Consults with community personnel and other health professionals, as necessary and assists in proper referrals.D. Assesses the impact of socio-cultural, ethnic, familial and community factors upon student learning and identifies strategies to help resolve potential barriers to school participation and performance.Professional ResponsibilitiesA. Maintains an office environment conducive to the performance of job responsibilities.B. Participates in staff/departmental meetings and in-service activities, as available, to promote professional development and improve professional knowledge and skills.C. Participates in curriculum development and/or evaluation, when indicated by departmental needs, and contributes to the teaching of the appropriate aspects of affective education, including life skills planning and social skills development.D. Attends professional conferences and workshops to update professional knowledge and skills. E. Conducts appropriate in-service programs that enable teachers and staff to better meet the diverse needs of students, and, whenever possible, makes the recommendations and assists in developing school-wide programs that enhance the overall learning environment of the school.F. Submits written reports and statistics in a timely fashion and in accordance with departmental standards and format.G. Performs other duties as assigned by the special education director or designee. Job Responsibility Requirements: All work is to be conducted in compliance with applicable employer, state, local and federal safety and environmental requirements. Incidental Duties:1. Assists the principal with the implementation of town-wide standardized tests at the building level and aids the staff with the interpretation of the results of those tests.2. Serves as a member of school and district committees to enhance the educational process and to help students benefit from their school experiences.3. Maintains work area as a neat, pleasant work environment.4. Composes routine correspondence. Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to lift, push and/or move up to 25 pounds or more, including office materials and equipment. The employee must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) to record telephone information. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from in a noisy environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision correctable to 20/20, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. Adaptive technology may be used. There is stress in interacting with the public in routine as well as emergency situations. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment:Exposure to student and staff illnesses. There is intermittent exposure to computer screens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and is acceptable to this particular environment. The employee must work with the public and staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people, sometimes in emergency situations. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Terms of Employment:Per negotiated agreement Evaluation:Performance of the person holding this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Position: Adult Education ESOL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Bachelors' degree in education or related field
Current appropriate Adult Education certification or attainable with the first year of employment, cert # 088 or 111
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work in a variety of settings with a culturally diverse population
Experience teaching in an adult education program is preferred
Able to address the needs of the program as they arise
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide English instruction and support students in an ESL classroom
Create lesson plans that are aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education
Participate in Adult Education Educator Evaluation
Hours:
Evening hours: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Instructional and planning time paid for each class taught
This is a part time non-union school year position located at the Adult Education Learning Lab in the Keefe Community Center.
This position is located at the Hamden Adult Education Learning Lab in the Keefe Community Center.
This is a part time non-union position.
Fingerprinting required upon employment.
Open until filled.
If interested in this position please apply on-line at www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp
HAMDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HAMDEN, CT 06517
Executive Functioning Coach at Hamden Middle School
Qualification Requirements:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties not specifically enumerated in this posting may be assigned as determined by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.
Works with small groups students to develop their executive functioning skills (e.g., organization, prioritization of tasks, goal-setting and execution, time management, self-advocacy effective note taking)
Delivers executive functioning lessons as required by the Hamden Middle School Principal or his designee
Guides students in applying learned skills to their immediate academic tasks, and follows-up to ensure ongoing student success
Provides in-class supports to students when necessary to ensure ongoing students success
Collects and analyzes formative and summative data on student progress and makes adjustments accordingly
Maintains regular and ongoing communication with teachers regarding student academic and executive functioning needs
Works closely with school administration, curriculum specialists and other staff to identify students needing support in acquiring executive functioning skills
Attends Team Meetings as deemed necessary by school administration and/or Team Leaders
Writes and submits reports on students' progress when required by school administration
Reports To: Hamden Middle School Principal
Job Responsibility Requirements: All work is to be conducted in compliance with applicable employer, state, local and federal safety and environmental requirements.
Per Hamden Public Schools Board of Education. This is an at-will position that is not in a collective bargaining unit.
Duration of work year:
This is a 10-month (180 school day) position.
Salary:
The annual salary for this 10-month position is $30,000
The person in this position will be evaluated by the Hamden Middle School Principal or his designee.
All applicants must apply only on www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp. Please do not send any additional information to the Human Resources Department, the Hamden Middle School Principal or the Superintendent's Office unless specifically asked to do so.
Applications for this position will close at 4:00 p.m. on September 25, 2025.
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of Hamden Public Schools that no person shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or otherwise discriminated against any program including employment, because of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability.
Diversity Statement
Our vision is to have a staff that reflects the racial, linguistic and ethnic diversity of our student population so all students in all schools benefit from having diverse role models to learn from, and our school communities are enriched through the perspectives and lived experiences shared by a diverse staff.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SIX (6) OPEN POSITIONS
FOR
STUDENT SUPPORT
1. Bachelors' Degree required
2. Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and administrators
3. Ability to lead and manage a team
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills
5. Demonstrates effective problem solving, organizational skills, planning, record keeping and computer literacy skills
6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Building Administrator
To assist and support the school administration in creating and maintaining a positive school climate.
Responsible for training and developing protocol for lunch/recess aides and student support staff
Develops structured activities for students during recess
Monitors Lunch Aides in the cafeteria and at recess
Assists students with academic work and/or problem resolution
Assists in shaping students' behavioral and decision-making skills through positive reinforcement strategies
Works collaboratively with building administrator in developing schedules, routines, and coverage for the cafeteria, recess and student support center
Consults with faculty, administrators and other special services personnel on student behavioral issues
Maintains records related to the Student Support Center and inputs student discipline information into a computer-based program (SWIS)
Additional responsibilities as determined by the building administrator
Full-time 10-month
Remuneration:
$35,000/yr
If interested in this position, please apply online at www.applitrack.com/hamden/onlineapp.
Position will be opened until filled.
Closing Date: The deadline for replies will be Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Consideration will not be given to applications received after the closing date.
Internal Applicants: Please email Emily McCann-Williams at hpshr@hamden.org with your name, current position and location, and the position you wish to apply for.