Special Education Teacher (Alt Assessment

Special Education Teacher (Alt Assessment)

Newport Public School District Pell Elementary School
- Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher (Alt Assessment)

Newport Public School District Pell Elementary School
- Newport, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Newport Public Schools

Job : 5884851

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION:
Special Education Teacher (Alt Assessment)

LOCATION:

Pell Elementary

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Director of Student Services

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To devise and implement programs for students who have identified disabilities which prevent them from learning through traditional methods.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and

EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a valid RI Certificate in Elementary Special Education, grades 1-6 Or Severe/Profound All grades
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of identified students with special needs.
• Ability to know and utilize technology and communication devices in the teaching and learning process.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, teaching experience, and the interview process.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing Early Childhood Standards.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Successful completion of the Science of Reading Training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet children’s specific learning profiles, and social needs of students;
• Develops specific individualized goals and objectives to address students at their emotional level;
• Progress monitor each child in order to differentiate and support academic and social learning;
• Progress monitor each child at their level to develop standards-based goals and objectives which address the academic and social needs of the student;
• Develops standards-based Individual Education Programs, progress reports, pre-tests and post-tests of student’s academic, social and communication skills;
• Uses a wide range of teaching materials, technology and various approaches to learning; teaches all core content
• Engages parents and students in developing all domains of the Rhode Island Early Learning & Development standards;
• Establishes, supports, teaches positive school behavior;
• Works as a team member to help students progress;
• Provide training, guidance, and supervision to para educators
• Collaborates with other educators and therapists to provide a continuum of service options;
• Uses data collection and assessment to track and document students growth;
• Completes DLM assessments on all grades 3 & 4 students
• Provides case management and coordination of services;
• Helps parents to understand the specific needs of their children;
• Honors I.D.E.A. and all other applicable regulations
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of education by reading journals and publications, and attending professional meetings, seminars, and workshops;
• Be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Principal or Director of Student Services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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