Secondary Special Education Teacher

Secondary Special Education Teacher
- Barrington Middle School

Barrington Public Schools Barrington Middle School - Barrington, Rhode Island

Barrington Public Schools Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Description

TITLE:

Secondary Special Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Secondary Special Education Teacher Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department of Education
2.Experience providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborating on a multi-disciplinary team.
3.Master's Degree preferred 4.

Experience with developing and implementing transition IEPs To support Barrington's commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity, diversity, and belonging.

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. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF SECONDARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER:
1.Adheres to federal and state special education regulations.
2.Communicates high and clear expectations for students.
3.Instills a growth mindset in students.
4.Fosters independence and grit in all learners.
5.Evidences knowledge and understanding of high and low incidence disabilities.
6.Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). 7.Provides special education to students in the general education classroom and special class settings.
8.Provides evidence-based academic instruction and interventions in accordance with ESSA and student IEPs.
9.Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing evidenced-based interventions in the areas of executive functioning and social/emotional and behavior. 10.Demonstrates knowledge and skills in providing transition services. 11.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. 12.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.

13.Provides consultation to teachers regarding the unique and individualized needs of their students, including the provision of accommodations and modifications. 14.Coordinates the support services of Teacher Assistants for students on caseload. 15.Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the student's academic, behavioral, social/emotional needs and progress; communicates immediately when there are urgent concerns. 16.Serves as a member of Evaluation and IEP Teams.

17.Demonstrates skills in facilitating meetings. 18.Collects and analyzes student progress monitoring data on a regular basis to make instructional decisions. 19.Communicates regularly with Building Administrators and Director and Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel. 20.Has solid knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and Essential Elements. 21.Follows school policy and procedures, respecting the boundaries of professional responsibilities, when working with students, colleagues, and families.

22.Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems. 23.Maintains thorough records for each student. 24.Attends staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities. 25.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.

26.Disseminates accurate and positive information about the schools' and district's goals and initiatives in a variety of print and electronic formats. 27.Supports…