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

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy•Woonsocket, RI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Be an Inclusion Special Education Teacher at RISE Prep Academies. RISE Prep Academies knows that educator quality is the most important factor driving scholar achievement. We are seeking educators who believe strongly in our mission and whose actions demonstrate high expectations for themselves, scholars, families, and colleagues. We hire smart, driven people who are relentless in their work and have the characteristics and experiences necessary to deliver ambitious results for scholars. RISE Prep Academies prioritizes professional development and growth for each of its educators. RISE Prep Academies is a college preparatory K-12 public charter school network based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where college preparation begins in Kindergarten. Approved by the Rhode Island Board of Education in October 2014, we opened our doors to our founding class of kindergarteners in August 2015 and our founding High School class in August of 2024. Through a rigorous curriculum, highly structured learning environment, and character education, RISE Prep Academies ensures that all Kindergarten through 12th grade students achieve the academic skills, content knowledge, and character required for the path to college or career. RISE Prep Academies is committed to establishing intentionally diverse schools that enroll from both urban and suburban communities. We believe that part of our mission is to teach the importance and value of diversity within classrooms and communities. RISE Prep curriculum will include a community engagement component to ensure habits of service, helping, and kindness are fostered within our students to shape engaged and caring members of their communities. We will be expanding to serve 11th grade for SY 26-27 and in need of qualified special education teachers to support our programmatic growth! RISE Prep Academies is built upon six critical elements: A rigorous college preparatory program focused on literacy and math, A joyful culture with structure and discipline, Recruiting and developing excellent teachers, An extended school day for scholars, Partnerships with families and communities, Use of data to strategically propel scholar achievement.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree
Current teaching certification or enrollment coursework leading to teaching certification, see https://ride.ri.gov/teachers-administrators/educator-certification/how-get-certified for more information
Enrollment or completion of required Science of Reading training in alignment with the Rhode Island Rights to Read Act; Awareness or Proficiency based on role
Exceptional verbal and written communication in English and personal organization skills
Technological proficiency and comfort with using online platforms

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Special Educator and 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 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

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