Kindergarten Special Education Teacher

The Learning Community • Central Falls, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school that centers the voices of students, families, and teachers seeks a collaborative, Kindergarten Special Education Teacher who holds high expectations for all students. At The Learning Community we believe that literacy empowers each individual to have a voice, take social action and assume community responsibility. We grow teacher leaders, student leaders and community leaders. At Learning Community, Special Education Teachers are primarily responsible for individualized instruction and/or small group instruction, mainly teaching students with special learning needs as identified on their IEP.

Requirements

• Certified or in the process of certification in the state of Rhode Island
• U.S. citizens or residents or have work visas.
• Strong teaching abilities, creating safe, engaging, and rigorous learning environments.
• Skilled in communicating with students and tailoring teaching approach to the needs of learners.
• Ability to be a warm demander: build deep and trusting relationships with students, while creating accountability for how they show up and take ownership of their own learning.
• Deep knowledge of the subject matter and a commitment to staying current.
• Being a reliable, collaborative, and consistently strong colleague.
• Commitment to healthy communication, working through conflict, supporting their team, and asking for the support they need.
• Strong problem-solving skills, and resilience.
• Creativity, problem-solving and an adaptable approach to most challenges, while keeping student safety and respect for students, parents, and school community front and center.
• Strong emotional intelligence and communication skills - especially in conflict or for trickier decisions.
• Ability to acknowledge mistakes, repair harm, and move forward together.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal guidelines
• Support and advise general education teachers with providing accommodations, modifying work and providing special education services.
• Provide direct instruction and support to students with a variety of learning needs.
• Monitor student progress, collect data, and make ongoing adjustments to IEPs as needed.
• Support student case management and coordination as needed.
• Communicate effectively with parents and guardians to ensure a collaborative approach to supporting student success
• Continuously seek out new information to improve your practice and impact with students and share what you learn with the other classroom teachers you collaborate with and support.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: 82% of annual premium paid by Learning Community for single or family plans.
• Retirement: Participation in the State of RI Teacher Pension Plan.
• Life Insurance: $50k life insurance plan free of charge while employed by LC.
• Time off: 8 weeks of vacation throughout the school year; 12 paid holidays; 10 paid sick days/5 paid personal days per year.
• Optional Insurance: Vision/Dental - 100% employee paid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed