Secondary Special Education Teacher- Barrington Middle School

Secondary Special Education Teacher
- Barrington Middle School

Barrington Public Schools Barrington Middle School - Barrington, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Job : 5794770

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

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Barrington Public Schools

Secondary Special Education Teacher

Job Description

TITLE:

Secondary Special Education Teacher

• 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.

• 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…