Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education; SY

Teacher - Early Childhood Special Education (SY 26-27)

Providence School District Asa Messer Elem. School – Providence, Rhode Island

Starting Date: Immediately

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. This position requires Structured Literacy Proficiency Level within one year of hire.

Under the direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor/Administrator and consistent with PPSD’s vision and mission, the Special Education teacher works in partnership with parents, students, and the general education teachers to promote student achievement.

Additionally, Pre‑K Elementary Special Education Teacher will:

• Provide daily instruction based on the RI State Standards, the Providence School District Curriculum, and students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Implement, develop, and case‑manage students’ services and IEPs in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. PPSD sets high expectations for academic achievement, provides equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavors to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups.

Bachelor’s degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, PK-3 OR
• Elementary Special Education Teacher, Grades KG-8

ESL Certification Preferred

• Administer appropriate district curriculum aligned with Rhode Island State Standards.
• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in various settings aligned to goals and objectives of students’ IEPs.
• Work and teach collaboratively with general education teachers and paraprofessionals using the co‑teaching model, sharing planning and instructional responsibility to create the least restrictive environment.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities within regulatory timelines.
• Complete quarterly progress reports per RI Regulations and ensure that the goals and objectives of students’ IEPs are implemented.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
• Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times.
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by student need.
• Integrate technology into the instructional program.
• Provide individual and group interventions to students in the Response to Intervention Process.
• Implement scientifically‑based instruction to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students as appropriate.
• Collect, administer and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates in special education.
• Schedule and case‑manage three‑year re‑evaluations for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
• Conduct, implement, and develop alternate assessments consistent with RIDE regulations.
• Participate in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Maintain a web‑based portfolio and outcomes data on all children assigned to the pre‑K class.
• Develop and provide…