Special Educator - Elementary

Special Educator
- Elementary

Segue Institute for Learning
- Central Falls, Rhode Island

This job description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the Certified Teacher Special Educator at the Segue Institute for Learning. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

REPORTS TO:

School Principal / Director of Special Education SCHOOL MISSION:
The mission of the Segue Institute for Learning is to foster a community where students take ownership of their education. Segue scholars receive a rigorous academic experience that prepares them to excel in the high school and eventual college setting of their choice. At Segue, we believe that all of our students are AT PROMISE, versus being labeled  Segue Institute for Learning is a safe and nurturing environment that promotes diversity, encourages individual growth and allows students to view themselves as citizens of change in their homes and community.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Segue Institute for Learning Public Charter School District is seeking a dedicated and qualified Certified Teacher Special Educator to join our team. This position will play a critical role in supporting the district's mission of providing high-quality education to all students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, committed to student success, and capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

The teacher will assume responsibility for providing specialized learning experiences and supervision of student(s) with disability in a supportive and positive classroom climate that complies with the Mission of the Segue Institute for Learning.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs for students on caseload Administrator on-going progress monitoring probes to assess students' growth in areas addressed within IEPs Ensure implementation of comprehensive related services as outlined in students' IEP Works collaboratively with general education teachers to provide an instructional program aligned to the regular education curriculum and Common Core State Standards Implement modification and accommodations as outlined in students' IEP Maintain records indicating progress of students' growth within each short term benchmark within the IEP Report progress to parents/caregivers quarterly Facilitate Annual Review of students' IEPs and Re-evaluations when needed Comply with Rhode Island Special Education regulations and Federal laws (IDEA) Demonstrates an understanding of school policies and procedures Exhibit attributes of reliable attendance, promptness, and dependability Participates in regular team meetings Select and use the appropriate channels to resolve concerns Lead interventions and/or co-teach with general education colleagues to support student academic access to grade level standards Case Manager Responsibilities:
Key:
Applies to (T
- Gen Ed teachers, ST – Special Ed teacher, TP – Teaching Partners, SS – School Social Worker) Identifying the needs of the individual, and completing related documentation (All) Gathering information from other sources, such as family members, medical providers, social workers, and educators (if necessary) to form a complete assessment of the eligible individual (All) Development (and periodic revision) of a specific care plan based on the information collected through the assessment, that includes the following: (All) Specifies the goals and actions to address the medical, social, educational, and other services needed by the eligible individual (All) Includes activities such as ensuring the active participation of the eligible individual and working with the individual (or the individual's authorized health care decision maker) and others to develop those…