Anticipated Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher SY

Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher

Westerly Public Schools seeks a highly effective preschool dual certified special educator/early childhood teacher to join our Inclusionary Prekindergarten 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 for certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Pre-K).