Special Educator Teacher-Secondary
About The Position
This role involves planning and implementing instruction tailored to the individual needs, interests, and abilities of secondary students, ensuring exposure to general education curricula. The educator will create a conducive learning environment, utilize appropriate instructional methods and materials, and collaborate with a team to develop IEP goals and objectives. Responsibilities include regular student assessment, case management, consultation with colleagues and parents, supporting student interactions with peers, and conducting reevaluations. The position also requires adherence to the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction requirements as mandated by R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-11.4-6(b) and RIDE Right to Read Act Regulations, with a one-year period from appointment to demonstrate proficiency or awareness.
Requirements
- Proficiency or awareness in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction (to be demonstrated within one year of appointment).
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement instruction that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and exposes them to general education curricula.
- Create a learning environment that is conducive to learning and that addresses students’ needs through age-appropriate means.
- Implement instructional methods and materials appropriate to meet individual student’s needs.
- Work with a team to develop measurable and observable educational/behavioral goals and objectives within IEPs that meet the individual needs/abilities of students and adhere to the District’s standards and procedures.
- Assess students regularly and routinely to document their progress and communicate the results to parents and other teachers.
- Serve as Case Manager for students with current IEPs, as assigned.
- Support and consult with colleagues, parents and students regarding supports, interventions and outcomes.
- Support students in their interactions with their typically developing peers.
- Utilize appropriate reevaluation instruments for student reevaluation and make accurate determination of individual current students’ performance, needs, strengths and continued eligibility for special services.
- Assume other duties and assignments that may be made by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services or Building Principal.
- Demonstrate proficiency or awareness in the knowledge and practices in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
