Secondary Special Education Teacher

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Barrrington Public Schools, Barrington High School – Barrington, Rhode Island

Job : 5747741
Final date to receive applications: Jul 19, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: May 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Title: Secondary Special Education Teacher

Qualifications:

• Secondary Special Education Teacher Certification granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education
• Experience providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborating on a multi-disciplinary team
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience with developing and implementing transition IEPs

To support Barrington's commitment to diversity, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates and Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Reports To: Building Administrator/Director of Pupil Personnel

Job Goal: To provide special education to support the academic achievement, social/behavioral skills and emotional well‑being of Barrington students. The location for this position for the 2020‑2021 School Year is Barrington High School in the Life Skills Program.

Job Description: This position entails providing and coordinating a configuration of services and supports to students with IEPs.

Performance

Qualifications:

Demonstrates expertise in the area of special education through teaching, collaborating, consulting, performing assessments and developing Individual Education Programs (IEPs).

• Adheres to federal and state special education regulations
• Communicates high and clear expectations for students
• Instills a growth mindset in students
• Fosters independence and grit in all learners
• Evidences knowledge and understanding of high and low incidence disabilities
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
• Provides special education to students in the general education classroom and special class settings
• Provides evidence‑based academic instruction and interventions in accordance with ESSA and student IEPs
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing evidence‑based interventions in executive functioning and social/emotional and behavior areas
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing transition services
• Administers and/or analyzes a variety of assessments (e.g., academic achievement, diagnostic, screening, progress monitoring, observations, etc.), shares findings with key stakeholders and interprets test data to support student performance
• Develops, implements and monitors meaningful and measurable Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
• Provides consultation to teachers regarding individualized needs, accommodating and modifying instructional techniques
• Coordinates the support services of Teacher Assistants for students on caseload
• Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding academic, behavioral, social/emotional needs and progress; communicates immediately when urgent concerns arise
• Serves as a member of Evaluation and IEP Teams
• Demonstrates skills in facilitating meetings
• Collects and analyzes student progress monitoring data regularly to inform instructional decisions
• Communicates regularly with Building Administrators and Director and Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel
• Has solid knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Essential Elements
• Follows school policy and procedures, respecting professional boundaries
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff to address health, attitude and learning problems
• Maintains thorough records for each student
• Attends staff development, curriculum development meetings and professional activities
• Collaboratively creates and implements performance tasks, formative and summative assessments aligned to the Common Core and 21st‑century skills and validates tasks
• Disseminates accurate positive information about district goals and initiatives in print and electronic formats
• Supports efficient collaborative management of school operations to ensure learning experiences,…