Spec. Ed Self Contained Primary K-3 Teacher

Spec. Ed Self Contained Primary K-3 Teacher

Cranston City School District (RI) Orchard Farms Elementary - Cranston, Rhode Island

Starting Date: Aug 21, 2026

I. Position: Certified Teacher

II. Function: The Classroom Teacher creates a nurturing learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Classroom Teacher works closely with other staff and District administration.

III.

Reports To:

Principal/Building Administrator

IV.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current RI Teaching Certificate in the relevant content area

V. Summary of

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Establish a nurturing learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Implement useful assessment measures.
• Select and use effective instructional methods and learning materials.
• Establish a cooperative relationship with all assigned students.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians.
• Engage in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development.
• Work collaboratively to achieve the overall philosophy and mission of the District.
• Adhere to a strict policy of complete confidentiality for all student information.

VI. Performance and Responsibilities: In accordance with the Rhode Island Professional Teaching Standards and the Rhode Island Code of Professional Responsibility.

VII. Standards of Practice and Expectations of Certified Teaching Personnel

Expectation of Contribution to Overall Operation of the Building:

• Assume some responsibility for correcting pupils’ misbehavior outside of the classroom.
• Coordinate and participate in school-wide projects such as RIF, assembly programs, school clean-up programs, etc.
• Cover classes according to contractual guidelines.
• Remain at doors during student passing time to supervise in buildings that operate in a departmentalized organizational structure.
• Distribute various school related communications.
• Ensure classroom is left in proper and secure order at the end of the school day.
• Clean up after themselves in the faculty room.
• Recess and lunch duties.
• Keep abreast of new curriculum trends and become involved in professional organizations.
• Stress positivity and enthusiasm in the classroom and maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Attempt to meet individual needs of all children, including special education students.
• Provide basic counseling assistance to students needing direction.

Expected Routine Classroom

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a substitute folder with updated daily lesson plans, class seating plan, teacher’s schedule, time schedule, daily routine for attendance, collecting museum and lunch money, fire drill procedure, Reading and Math groups, students’ individual health problems, a list of dependable students, students who need more supervision, emergency copies, and other information to aid the substitute.
• Be alert to the health needs of the students, signs of eyestrain, hearing loss, child abuse and neglect, improper seating, etc.
• Maintain proper discipline in the classroom, handle routine discipline, and implement problem solving techniques.
• During classroom removal, ensure students are supervised by another teacher.
• Correct all worksheets and assignments.
• Participate in the grade reporting system and maintain a good system of student evaluation.

Expected Parent and Community (External) Relations:

• Strive for better public relations in the community with parent groups and community movements, attending school related functions, in-service meetings, curriculum study meetings, and district-wide curriculum committees.
• Respond within a reasonable time frame to a parental request.

Maintenance of Expected Internal Relationships:

• Keep lines of communication open between teachers, parents, students, and principal.
• Dress in a manner that provides an example of neatness and good grooming for students.
• Work with specialists in providing programs for mainstreamed students and cooperate with PPS and agency personnel.
• Report to school at the contractual…