Special Education K-6 Teacher

Description

PLACEMENT:  Primary School

REPORTS TO: Program Administrator/Assistant Director of Special Education/Director of Special Education

WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: 185-day school year

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Review/revise content area curriculum yearly
• Instruct students in the general core content areas curriculum
• Prepare individualized study plans and IEPs / 504s utilizing the CCSS in conjunction with administration, staff and families
• Attend IEP and other meetings to present students’ current levels of performance and identify future needs
• Work with other service providers (i.e. speech/language, OT, PT, etc.) to ensure coordination of efforts and to maximize positive outcomes for children
• Communicate expectations, outcomes and daily progress on a regular basis to students, staff and, especially, families
• Help develop, modify and implement school-wide structures and procedures that will enable children with social/emotional/mental health needs to succeed in school and community
• Collect data as needed to monitor efficacy of individual behavioral programs and use data to inform instruction
• Work directly with Program Administrator, Social Worker, and Program Behavioral Specialists/Teacher Assistants to support at-risk students to help them develop appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution skills
• Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals
• Perform duties as assigned by the Program Administrator/Assistant Director of Special Education and Executive Director

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Dual certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education in Special Education and Elementary Education
  Knowledge of, and experience with multiple teaching techniques and methods to modify classroom instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment
• Training and competency in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or ability to successfully complete training on hire

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer