Special Educator - Pre-School

Special Educator
- Pre-School

Portsmouth School Department Melville Elementary School
- Portsmouth, Rhode Island

TITLE:

Special Educator
- Pre-School WORK YEAR: 181 days, or as contractually designated

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator/Director of Student Services DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A (SUMMARY)

JOB DESCRIPTION The special educator plans and provides individualized and specialized instruction that is an appropriate and rigorous learning experience for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The professional in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction for students with disabilities, such that the students have opportunities to access the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids, accommodations, an program modifications CERTIFICATE / LICENSE

REQUIRED:

1.Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certification
- Early Childhood Special Education and Regular Early Childhood
2.Highly Qualified (when applicable)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Adheres to the policies and related directives of the Portsmouth School Department
2.Seeks opportunities for the integration of the curriculum of other disciplines
3.Promotes the attainment of the District's Mission Vision, and Strategic Plan
4.Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum
5.Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver specialized instruction
6.Adheres to special education policies, completes relevant paperwork, presents assessment data, and attends and actively contributes to special education meetings
7.Plans and prepares lessons to optimize student learning
8.Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles, adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences, using effective questioning techniques, and relating instruction to the student's life and to prior and future learning.
9.Designs and implements Individual Educational Plans to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and completes IEP progress reporting in a timely fashion 10.Reinforces strong student effort and excellent student work products. 11.Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task. 12.Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities, including but not limited to application and analysis of information.

13.Administers and interprets various types of assessments. 14.Maintains accurate student records as a result of the monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students. 15.Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding student academic, behavioral, and social emotional functioning; communicates immediately with both when there are concerns. 16.Considers student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance learning.

17.Organizes all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use, and ensures smooth transitions, maximizes time on task, and guarantees the efficient distribution of resources 18.Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws governing children with disabilities 19.Integrates technology to more effectively deliver the curriculum and specially designed instruction 20.Communicates

high and clear expectations 21.Assists students in monitoring their own progress and ownership of learning 22.Contributes to collaborative planning activities 23.Consults and collaborates regularly and professionally with colleagues, students and parents regarding student academic, behavioral and social emotional functioning 24.Takes responsibility for personal professional growth. 25. Participates in school events and in school and/or professional development…