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) In accordance with Rhode Island's Right to Read Act, all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading. All qualified candidates will have completed an approved Right to Read training program or possess current certification of proficiency or awareness (out-of-state teachers may be granted one year from their date of hire to complete the required training).

Awareness Certification requires 10-hours of training, which can be completed online, and free-of-charge on BRIDGE-RI. For positions requiring Proficiency, more intensive coursework is required. Educators can achieve this by completing state-approved certificate/degree programs (e.g., reading specialist certification or a related Master's degree). Upon successful completion of approved proficiency training, educators can apply for a free Literacy/Dyslexia Endorsement to add to their teaching certificate.

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…