Dual-Certified Preschool SPED Teacher – Integrated Program

Job Title:Integrated Preschool Special Education TeacherLocation:
Inclusionary Preschool - Subject to ChangeClass Title: Exempt- WTAEffective Date:07/30/2026Salary Range: $51,181.58 - $95,726.51Hours per week:1.0 FTE

Job Summary:Westerly Public Schoolsseeksa 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 thatdevelopscommunication skills, motor skills, social emotional skills, and academic learning skills.
• Provides small groupinstructionto students to meet their individualized IEP goals.
• Ensures compliance with all special education regulations.
• Writes and implements goals andobjectivesconsistent with students
  
  Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and providestimelyand regular progress reports on student development.
• Conducts educational evaluations todeterminespecial education eligibility.
• Regularly assesses and collects data as needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Facilitate andparticipatein IEP meetings as a core team member, ensuring parents are active participants in the development of goals andobjectivesfor their child.
• Providestimelyand 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 andmaintainregular, positive communication with familiesregardingstudent 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 forall students to develop their early learning skills.
• Seekstoparticipatein 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).