Special Education Teacher - Anticipated Opening

Middletown Public Schools • Middletown, RI

22h

About The Position

The job of Special Education Teacher is done for the purpose of facilitating Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in the areas of academics, behavior regulation, interpersonal/social skills, self-management, and activities of daily living through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing specific needs of students; providing a safe and optimal learning environment and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, and to ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible. A primary focus is the establishment of a positive learning environment that promotes a high level of achievement for all students while considering the background and developmental level of the individual student. This teacher will work collaboratively with general education teachers, special educators, administration, Speech and Language Pathologist, Other Related Service Providers, Psychologist, and paraprofessionals to provide appropriate services and supports to meet the myriad of student needs.

Requirements

• Special Education Teacher certification (implied by title and role)
• Ability to implement district-approved curriculum
• Ability to document teaching and student progress
• Ability to address specific student needs
• Ability to provide a safe and optimal learning environment
• Ability to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration
• Ability to ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers
• Ability to establish a positive learning environment
• Ability to collaborate with various professionals

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Special Education student success in the least restrictive environment in academics, behavior regulation, interpersonal/social skills, self-management, and activities of daily living.
• Implement district-approved curriculum.
• Document teaching and student progress/activities, and outcomes.
• Address specific needs of students.
• Provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals.
• Ensure access to general education curriculum and non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible.
• Establish a positive learning environment that promotes high achievement for all students, considering individual backgrounds and developmental levels.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, special educators, administration, Speech and Language Pathologists, Other Related Service Providers, Psychologists, and paraprofessionals to provide appropriate services and supports.

What This Job Offers

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