26-27 Secondary Special Education Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep•Cumberland, RI

46d•$49,354 - $78,455•Onsite

About The Position

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) is a tuition-free public charter school network serving families in Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. Its mission is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP seeks team members who believe all scholars can succeed, advocate for equity, and foster a diverse, respectful, and inclusive school community. Secondary Special Educators provide instruction and support tailored to individual scholar needs, including individual, group, and project-based learning. The role includes co-teaching, case management, behavior management, intervention, use of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, and writing Individualized Education Plans. Educators also participate in departmental meetings, family engagement, and school-wide professional development. BVP staff may be assigned or reassigned across campuses, grade levels, or programs according to scholar and organizational needs, considering individual strengths and certifications. BVP team members engage families as partners, attend required professional development and family meetings, follow school, network, and state policies, and contribute to professional growth and the school’s mission. Compensation is based on the Teacher STEP Scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by the date of hire.
Certification(s) in a relevant field.
CPI certification.
As required for the role, demonstrate proficiency or awareness in the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy through completion of a RIDE-approved program or Rhode Island educator preparation program.
Skills and experience in co-teaching, case management, behavior management, and intervention techniques.
Skills in Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, and writing Individualized Education Plans.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of teaching experience in a diverse public school setting is preferred but not required.
Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and project-based learning instruction designed to meet individual needs and help scholars excel.
Participate in co-teaching, case management, behavior management, and intervention activities.
Use Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans and write Individualized Education Plans.
Participate in departmental meetings, family engagement activities, and whole-school professional development.
Attend mandatory professional development and family meetings.
Engage families as partners in scholar success while respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures.
Follow school, network, and state policies and act ethically and with integrity.
Support scholars’ social and personal skill development and foster an equitable, respectful, inclusive community.
Engage in professional growth opportunities, giving and seeking assistance from other team members.
Work at a BVP campus, grade level, or program as assigned or reassigned according to organizational and scholar needs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive medical and dental plan.
Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests.
Collaborative, team-driven culture.
Instructional coaching.
Referral bonuses.
Ongoing professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
A minimum of 9 personal days per year for all staff members.
401(k) retirement plan, immediately 100% vested, with a 5% employer match.
Generous parental leave benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, with dependent care matched up to $1,500.
Longevity and experiences bonuses.
School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment, subject to restrictions.