Elementary Special Education Teacher, Lower Academy (K-8)

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy•Woonsocket, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

RISE Prep Academies is seeking dedicated Special Education Teachers for its Lower Academy (K-8) program. RISE Prep Academies is a K-12 public charter school network in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, focused on college preparation starting from Kindergarten. The network emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, a structured learning environment, and character education to ensure students are prepared for college or career. RISE Prep Academies is committed to creating intentionally diverse schools that enroll students from both urban and suburban communities, teaching the value of diversity. The curriculum includes community engagement to foster service, kindness, and engaged citizenship. The school network is built on six core elements: a rigorous college preparatory program, a joyful culture with structure, excellent teacher recruitment and development, an extended school day, strong partnerships with families and communities, and data-driven scholar achievement. All educators are expected to embody the RISE Prep mission and values, believe in providing an outstanding education, take ownership of student achievement, have a track record of producing significant student gains, work collaboratively with positivity, be analytical problem solvers with a strong work ethic, promote continuous improvement through self-reflection and openness to feedback, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Current Special Education certification or enrollment in coursework leading to Special Education certification
Enrollment or completion of required Science of Reading training in alignment with the Rhode Island Rights to Read Act
Exceptional verbal and written communication in English
Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms

Nice To Haves

Experience and comfort with High-Quality Instructional Materials (e.g. K-8: Eureka/Eureka Math 2, Wit & Wisdom, Amplify Science, etc.)
Familiarity with Teach Like a Champion, and other effective instructional practices for instructional delivery and classroom management
Prior teaching experience with measurable results
Strong interpersonal communication skills and personal organizational systems, particularly pertaining to time and task management
Certification or Endorsement in Special Education, Multilingual Learner, Literacy/Dyslexia, etc.
Fluency in a language other than English, particularly languages spoken by RISE Prep families (e.g. Spanish, Arabic, French, Wolof, etc.)

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality Special Education services and case management to scholars in designated grades and/or content areas.
Deliver direct academic scholar support.
Schedule and facilitate team meetings.
Draft IEPs and monitor progress of goals.
Ensure compliance with all Special Education Law.
Implement RISE Prep Academies Academic Program to ensure strong proficiency in grade-level literacy and math.
Implement and adapt high-quality and standards-aligned curriculum and instructional materials grounded in the CCSS and RISE Prep’s scope and sequences, aligned to scholar’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Uphold the belief that providing access to grade-level materials, supplemented with strategic just-in-time supports, is the most effective way to meet diverse learner needs.
Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of different learners, including providing relevant accommodations and adapting curricular resources for scholars with IEPs, 504 Accommodation Plans, and Multilingual Learners (MLLs).
Establish a positive and supportive culture of learning and achievement, cultivating scholar interest and connecting content to real-world applications.
Create and maintain clear expectations, routines, and procedures to manage classroom behavior and efficiently use instructional time.
Consistently implement school-wide systems and classroom systems aligned to the school’s and RISE Academies’ vision.
Engage in cycles of data collection, review, action planning, and progress monitoring to ensure scholar mastery of grade-level standards.
Utilize formative and summative assessments to drive instructional planning and provide feedback to scholars.
Use feedback to make productive changes in performance and continuously improve effectiveness.
Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training and professional development.
Communicate with families and teachers about scholar progress on a regular basis and as outlined in their IEP.
Work collaboratively with grade/content teams to align supports and ensure a positive scholar experience.
Participate in additional activities including field trips, intensive academic support sessions, and other required programs and events.