Long term Substitute-Special Educator Grade 4

Bristol Warren Regional School District•Warren, RI

19h

About The Position

To identify appropriate supports and accommodations for students with disabilities; to develop individualized education programs (IEPs) with IEP Teams; to serve as Case Manager for students with identified special needs; to implement appropriate instructional interventions for students; to collaborate with general education colleagues.

Requirements

Valid R.I. certification as Special Educator
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal and state regulations governing special education
Masters Degree or other advanced degree
Knowledge of sensory integration strategies
Experience supporting students in inclusive school settings
Experience serving as a member of a team
Experience in supporting/remediating students’ needs in mathematics, reading and phonological-based skills

Responsibilities

Plan and implement instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and exposes them to general education curricula.
Create a learning environment that is conducive to learning and that addresses students’ needs through age-appropriate means.
Implement instructional methods and materials appropriate to meet individual student’s needs.
Work with a team to develop measurable and observable educational/behavioral goals and objectives within IEPs that meet the individual needs/abilities of students and adhere to the District’s standards and procedures.
Assess students regularly and routinely to document their progress and communicate the results to parents and other teachers.
Serve as Case Manager for students with current IEPs, as assigned.
Support and consult with colleagues, parents and students regarding supports, interventions and outcomes.
Support students in their interactions with their typically developing peers.
Utilize appropriate reevaluation instruments as determined by the District for student reevaluation and make accurate determination of individual current students’ performance, needs, strengths and continued eligibility for special services.
Submit typed comprehensive reevaluation reports citing educational tests administered with the results and interpretations of those results.
Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development, for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, improved strategies and instructional techniques and for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
Support District implementation of all policies governing special education, civil rights and education in general.
Attendance is an essential function of all BWRSD positions.
Assume other duties and assignments that may be made from time to time by the Director of Student Support Services or Building Principal.