Inclusion Special Education Teacher, Upper Academy (9-12)

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy•Woonsocket, RI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

RISE Prep Academies is seeking passionate and driven educators to join their team as Inclusion Special Education Teachers for their Upper Academy (Grades 9-12). RISE Prep Academies is a K-12 public charter school network in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, dedicated to providing a rigorous college preparatory education, a joyful culture, and character development. They emphasize the importance of diversity, community engagement, and data-driven instruction. This role is crucial for supporting the programmatic growth of the academy, particularly as they expand to serve 11th grade. The ideal candidate will embody RISE Prep's mission and values, believe in the urgency of providing an outstanding education to all students, and have a track record of producing significant student achievement gains. They should be a collaborative team player, a goal-driven problem solver with a strong work ethic, and committed to continuous improvement and effective communication with students, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Current teaching certification or enrollment coursework leading to teaching 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
Personal organization skills
Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Special Educator
Strong systems for personal organization
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
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 Grades 9-11.
Offer direct academic scholar support in grade-level content (ELA/Math) classrooms.
Schedule and facilitate team meetings.
Draft IEPs and monitor progress of goals.
Ensure compliance with scholars’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 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 and aligned to scholar’s Individualized Education Program (IEP): Grades 9-11 English, Math, Social Emotional Learning, etc.
Uphold the belief that providing access to grade-level materials, supplemented with strategic just-in-time supports, such as scaffolds and targeted interventions, is the most effective way to meet the diverse needs of learners in the K-12 classroom.
Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of different learners, including providing relevant accommodations where appropriate and adapting curricular resources to meet the specific individual needs of scholars, including those with IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans, and Multilingual Learners (MLLs).
Foster a Joyful School Community and Structured Learning Environment.
Establish a positive and supportive culture of learning and achievement, that cultivates scholar interest in content area, and reinforces the value and relevance of the learning done in class by connecting content to real-world applications and careers in the field wherever possible.
Create and maintain clear expectations, routines, and procedures to effectively and proactively manage classroom/scholar behavior and efficiently use instructional time to maximize scholar learning.
Consistently implement school-wide systems and employ classroom systems aligned to the school’s and RISE Academies’ vision, including support an advisory program that provides individualized mentorship, guidance, advocacy, and support related to their experience in school, individual learning plan (ILP), and their pathway to graduation across 9-12.
Use Data to Inform Instruction, Support the Range of Learner Needs, and Achieve High Levels of Success in the RISE Prep Academies Classroom.
Engage in cycles of data collection, review, action planning, and progress monitoring with coach, members of content/grade-level teams, and/or members of the school/RISE Prep Academies leadership to ensure scholar mastery of grade-level standards and expectations.
Utilize formative and summative assessments of student mastery to drive instructional planning and provide feedback to scholars.
Demonstrate a Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Development as a Professional.
Use feedback to make productive changes in performance and continuously improve effectiveness in all instructional practices and job-related administrative tasks.
Collaborate with other staff members and actively participate in training, professional development and learning activities to increase impact as an educator.
Communicate and Collaborate with Critical Stakeholders and Colleagues to Ensure a Well-Rounded Scholar Experience.
Communicate with families and teachers about scholar progress on a regular basis and as outlined in their IEP, including effective case management for IEP compliance and progress monitoring.
Work collaboratively with grade/content team 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 as needed throughout year outside of the established school day.