26-27 Transitional Learning Center Special Education Teacher
About The Position
Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) is a network of tuition-free public charter schools dedicated to providing a high-quality education and preparing scholars for college and beyond. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP serves diverse student populations and seeks to build a similarly diverse staff. The organization is committed to equity in classrooms, curriculums, and school systems, empowering learners, individuals, and community members. This role is within the Transitional Learning Center (TLC) and involves providing specialized instruction in a special class setting integrated within a school building.
Requirements
- Must hold an appropriate Rhode Island Special Educator certification by their date of hire.
- A bachelor’s degree is required.
- Must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire.
- Certification(s) in relevant field.
- As required for your role, you are required to demonstrate proficiency or awareness in the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy through the completion of a RIDE approved program or Rhode Island educator preparation program.
- CPI certification.
Nice To Haves
- Special Education-Severe Intellectual Disability preferred.
- A minimum of two years teaching experience in a diverse public school setting preferred, but not required.
- Bilingual candidates preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Establishes clear expectations for systems and routines that align to the TLC Program Vision.
- Provides direct, specialized instruction in a special class integrated in a school building.
- Designs accommodations and modifications for instruction based on scholar need (including general education classroom lessons and assessments) and implements the instruction of these lessons.
- Collaborates with general educator, aide, and related service providers on the implementation of accommodations, modifications, and services.
- Addresses academic, social-emotional, and functional goals for identified scholars in regards to their specific IEP Goals.
- Monitors, implements, and evaluates communication plans, behavior intervention plans, PCA, or IA plans as required based on individual scholar needs.
- Oversees support staff assigned to the classroom, providing on-site direction and training, as required, to address the academic, social-emotional and functional needs of individual students.
- Facilitates the Alternate Assessment process for assigned students.
- Maintains ongoing professional communication with families and outside providers, as applicable.
- Maintains compliance with special education regulations.
- Provides case management services.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental plan
- Internal hiring opportunities
- Collaborative, team-driven culture
- Instructional coaching
- Referral bonuses
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development
- Access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
- A minimum of 9 personal days per year
- 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
- Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
- Longevity Bonuses
- Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
- School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
- Paid summer opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
