Secondary Special Education Teacher Job Barrington area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

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

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).

Responsibilities

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 evidenced‑based interventions in the areas of executive functioning and social/emotional and behavior.

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 in order to support student performance.

Develops, implements and monitors meaningful and measurable Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

Provides consultation to teachers regarding the unique and individualized needs of their students, including the provision of accommodations and modifications.

Coordinates the support services of Teacher Assistants for students on caseload.

Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the student’s academic, behavioral, social/emotional needs and progress; communicates immediately when there are urgent concerns.

Serves as a member of Evaluation and IEP Teams.

Demonstrates skills in facilitating meetings.

Collects and analyzes student progress monitoring data on a regular basis to make 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 the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families.

Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

Maintains thorough records for each student.

Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.

Collaboratively creates and implements performance tasks, formative and summative assessments aligned to the Common Core and 21st century skills as well as task validation and calibration.

Disseminates accurate and positive information about the schools’ and district’s goals and initiatives in a variety of print and electronic formats.

Supports positively and actively the efficient, effective, and collaborative management of school operations to ensure learning experiences, promote positive discipline practices, and school safety practices advance the mission of the district.

Utilizes an understanding of…