26-27 Elementary Special Education Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep•Cumberland, RI

42d•$49,354 - $78,455•Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) is hiring an Elementary Special Education Teacher to support its mission of preparing every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP is an intentionally diverse, tuition-free public charter school network serving families in Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The teacher is expected to advocate for equity and help create an inclusive school community that respects the diversity of scholars, families, and staff. Special Educators provide individual, group, and project-based instruction tailored to scholars’ needs. They use co-teaching, case management, behavior management, and intervention techniques; develop and use Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Individualized Education Plans; and participate in departmental meetings, family engagement activities, and school-wide professional development. Staff may be assigned or reassigned to different BVP campuses, grade levels, or programs based on organizational needs, individual strengths, and certifications. BVP team members are expected to engage families as partners, attend mandatory professional development and family meetings, follow school, network, and state policies, pursue professional growth, and support the school’s mission. Compensation is based on the Teacher STEP Scale; the posting does not provide a specific salary range.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by the date of hire, including certification in a relevant field.
CPI certification.
Demonstrate proficiency or awareness in the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy through completion of a RIDE-approved program or Rhode Island educator preparation program, as required for the role.
Skills and experience in co-teaching, case management, behavior management, and intervention techniques.
Skills in Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, and writing Individualized Education Plans.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of teaching experience in a diverse public school setting is preferred, but not required.
Bilingual candidates are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and project-based learning instruction designed to meet scholars’ individual needs and help them excel.
Use co-teaching, case management, behavior management, and intervention techniques.
Conduct and use Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, and write Individualized Education Plans.
Participate in departmental meetings, family engagement activities, and whole-school professional development opportunities.
Attend mandatory professional development and family meetings.
Engage families as partners in scholar success while respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures.
Foster respect, inclusion, and equity in the school community.
Engage in professional growth opportunities and give and seek assistance from other team members.
Follow school, network, and state policies and act ethically and with integrity.
Perform other duties as required to fulfill BVP’s mission and vision.

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests.
Collaborative, team-driven culture.
Instructional coaching.
Referral bonuses.
Ongoing professional development and tuition reimbursement.
A minimum of 9 personal days per year for all staff members.
401(k) retirement plan that is immediately 100% vested, with a 5% employer match.
Generous parental leave benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; dependent care is matched up to $1,500.
Longevity and experience bonuses.
School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment, subject to restrictions.