1.0 Special Education Teacher

Coventry Public Schools of RI•Coventry, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher provides specialized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supporting students’ social/emotional and intellectual growth. The teacher designs and delivers differentiated instruction, collaborates with school staff and families, manages IEP processes, and ensures compliance with state and federal special education regulations. The position is full-time. Work year, salary, and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The position is also subject to the applicable employment contract and School Committee policies. The primary distinction between Inclusion and Intensive settings is the amount of specialized service time and the level of student need. The position requires communication, instruction, and student supervision in a dynamic school environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to use a keyboard, view a computer screen, and sit or stand for extended periods. The role frequently requires bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping and manipulating items, moving between locations, and lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds. The employee may need to respond to behavioral situations as required by the position. Performance is evaluated annually under the Collective Bargaining Agreement’s provisions for evaluation of professional personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education specific to the posted position.
Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certification as a special educator in the area of the posted position.
Basic knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state special education regulations.
Demonstrated ability to write effective, data-driven IEPs.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Candidate must be in good standing, including attendance, professionalism, and evaluation in a previous position.
Ability to communicate effectively, instruct and supervise students, and perform duties in a dynamic school environment.
Ability to operate a keyboard, view a computer screen, and sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items, move from location to location, and lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
May need to respond to behavioral situations as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with a range of disabilities, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral disorders, and developmental delays.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to students’ needs and learning goals.
Deliver instruction in inclusive classrooms, resource rooms, or self-contained classrooms, as appropriate, using research-based strategies and accommodations.
Provide direct instruction in academic, functional, and/or behavioral skills based on student needs.
Administer assessments to gather data for progress monitoring, IEP development, and instructional planning.
Support student development in communication, gross and fine motor skills, social-emotional development, and academics.
Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, and report progress to families and the IEP team.
Develop and implement behavioral and support plans in conjunction with school psychologists or social workers as needed.
Participate in eligibility meetings, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and team meetings.
Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, support staff, and administrators to implement IEPs effectively.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with families.
Provide supervision and direction to paraprofessionals or support staff assigned to the classroom.
Engage in district-provided professional development to stay current with special education best practices and legal mandates.
Maintain accurate, organized records in compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Complete monthly Medicaid Case Management logging for services provided.
Comply with the Rhode Island Right to Read Act, including its requirements concerning proficiency or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.