Special Education Teacher 1 Year Only - Hanaford Elementary School

Special Education Teacher 1 Year Only
- Hanaford Elementary School

East Greenwich George R. Hanaford Elementary
- East Greenwich, Rhode Island

East Greenwich Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Special Education 1 Year Only Teacher for the  school year. Must have proper certification with RIDE:
Elementary Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades K-8 The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in providing direct, explicit, and evidence-based instruction to students with identified disabilities. The candidate will create an inclusive, structured, and supportive learning environment that promotes student growth through individualized instruction, targeted interventions, and meaningful access to grade-level curriculum.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct, explicit, and specially designed instruction aligned to each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP), using evidence-based practices, differentiated instruction, and ongoing progress monitoring to maximize academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain compliant IEPs, student records, progress reports, and all required documentation in accordance with state and federal special education regulations while serving as case manager for assigned students.
• Design and implement individualized behavioral supports and interventions, effectively respond to behavioral and mental health needs, utilize de-escalation strategies when appropriate, and communicate student progress and concerns with families and team members.
• Collaborate effectively with general education teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families to ensure coordinated programming, inclusive instructional practices, and consistent implementation of student supports across settings.
• Supervise and support paraprofessionals, utilize instructional technology to enhance learning, maintain confidentiality, and perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Position Type:
Full-time Job Categories:

• Special Education >
  General Special Education
• Special Education >
  Mild/Moderate Disabilities
• Special Education >
  Multiple Disabilities

It is the policy of the East Greenwich School District and its administration to not discriminate against and to provide an equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees, students, and contractors, regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, genetic information, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a special disabled veteran, recently separated Veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, or any other veteran who served on activity duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, except in those special circumstance permitted or mandated by law.

The East Greenwich School District's policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity is consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders and mandates of the Department of Education.

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. Knowledge of or training in a crisis management curriculum such as Safety Care preferred. Strong oral and written communications skills. The capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs. Ability to interact with students, staff, and members of the community in a pleasing and positive manner.
  
  Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem-solving approach. Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration, staff, families, caregivers, and outside providers as needed. Function as a critical member of the de-escalation team. Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and staff within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner. Tools & Equipment Used Technological proficiency in major computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Calendar,…