Preschool Special Education Teacher - Balance SY

Job Title:

Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher

Location:

Inclusionary Preschool - Babcock Hal
Class

Title:

Temporary - Exempt-Balance 25-26 SY Only
Effective Date: 04/02/26
Salary Range: $51,181 - $93,849
Hours per week:
Full Time

Westerly Public Schools seeks a highly effective preschool dual certified special educator/early childhood teacher to join our Inclusionary Pre Kindergarten program. The successful candidate will have the skill set to create a safe learning environment where all students are engaged in learning at their readiness level towards RI Early Learning Standards.

• Designs and implements instruction that develops communication skills, motor skills, social emotional skills, and academic learning skills.
• Provides small group instruction to students to meet their individualized IEP goals.
• Ensures compliance with all special education regulations.
• Writes and implements goals and objectives consistent with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provides timely and regular progress reports on student development.
• Conducts educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.
• Regularly assesses and collects data as needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings as a core team member, ensuring parents are active participants in the development of goals and objectives for their child.
• Provides timely and regular progress reports on student development and adjusts instruction based on regular assessments.
• Collaborates as a team member within preschool in supporting other staff members in responding to student's needs.
• Supervises paraprofessionals through specific expectations and feedback.
• Design and implement age-appropriate lessons aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards. This includes teaching foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and motor skills.
• Establish routines and a safe learning environment that encourages exploration, play-based learning, and social interaction.
• Regularly monitor and document student progress toward developmental milestones and adjust instruction to meet the diverse interests and learning styles of the children.
• Establish and maintain regular, positive communication with families regarding student progress, achievements, and challenges through multiple channels
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to develop their early learning skills.
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration is preferred.
  • Experience with integrated preschool instruction preferred.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited college or university.
  • Master’s Degree in Special Education is preferred.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.