English Language Arts Teacher, South County Academy

Job Details

Location:

South County Academy - Exeter, RI 02822

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $60,683.96 - $80,001.50

Travel Percentage:
Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Responsible for teaching concepts including reading, writing, literature, etc., to students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting. Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards. Work collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability, and professional guidance to residents in our care placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families.

This is a full‑time position (32 hours a week), 185 days. Working hours are 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

• Bachelors Degree in Teaching or Education
• RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education
• 3-5 years teaching experience preferred
• Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges
• Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word-processing, and database software programs
• Spanish speaking preferred and is compensated
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6% above base pay
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8% above base pay
• Candidates with a master’s degree will receive an additional $3,000

• Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration, and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed
• Ability to be trained in and implement de-escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.