Special Education Teacher - Inclusion Classroom

Woonsocket Education Department•Woonsocket, RI

18h

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher develops comprehensive individualized educational programs for students assigned for case management and implements academic and behavioral programs within a content or subject area for which the teacher has highly qualified status. The role promotes inclusion initiatives consistent with Woonsocket High School goals. The teacher provides a core program consistent with state education requirements and each student's IEP; develops and implements IEP goals and objectives based on evaluation results; plans and delivers instruction; assesses student progress; and maintains special education records. The teacher also supports student behavior, social skills, engagement, and participation in the least restrictive environment. The position involves working with students, families, administrators, teachers, professional staff, and outside agencies. The teacher participates in eligibility and IEP meetings, may coordinate special education services, contributes to curriculum development and staff development, and performs building duties or other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or building principal.

Requirements

RIDE Certification for grades 9–12 Special Education.
Previous experience as a Special Educator.

Responsibilities

Provide a basic core program for identified students consistent with state education requirements and students’ IEPs.
Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives based on evaluation results.
Guide learning toward curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
Use instructional methods and materials appropriate to stated objectives.
Assess student accomplishments regularly and provide progress reports as required.
Implement student-conduct policies and develop and maintain fair classroom behavior rules and procedures.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments of teacher assistants.
Provide social skills training aligned with IEP goals and objectives to help students form positive relationships with peers and adults.
Recommend timely placement in the least restrictive environment to the building principal, IEP Team, ET case manager, or Director of Special Education, in accordance with state regulations.
Provide instruction in students’ academic strengths and weaknesses.
Administer and score educational evaluations or reevaluations.
Complete appropriate special education records and maintain accurate records for state reports.
Consult with administrators, teachers, and parents regarding student needs or problems.
Participate in eligibility team and IEP meetings when scheduled.
Provide materials that enable students to meet IEP goals and objectives.
May coordinate and supervise other special education services provided to students.
Confer frequently with parents and professional staff about students’ educational, social, and adjustment problems.
Assist professional staff in addressing students’ unique educational, psychological, or discipline needs.
Assist students and parents in assessing student abilities and setting appropriate educational and occupational goals.
Motivate students who have difficulty attending in class or engaging in educational activities.
Maintain professional competence through department-provided or self-selected professional growth activities.
Maintain confidentiality and use discretion regarding pupil data.
May communicate with outside agencies providing student services or research available services.
Participate in and conduct staff development activities.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate curriculum on an ongoing basis.
Make recommendations for supplies, equipment, and materials.
Assume assigned building duties and perform other duties assigned by the Special Education Director or building principal.