Special Education Teacher

Full Time
Providence, RI 02908
Posted
Job description
Special Education Teacher: District-Wide Early Contract Hiring Pool (SY23-24)

IF INTERESTED PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR SITE AT THIS LINK: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/providenceschools/jobs/3820495/district-wide-early-contract-hiring-pool-sy23-24-special-education-teacher

JOB DESCRIPTION
This job posting is for all individuals interested in Special Education positions in the Providence Public Schools in the 2023-2024 school year. By submitting your application to this posting, you will be pre-screened by our Human Resources team and have the opportunity to interview with school-based leaders and district hiring managers. Those who are selected as priority candidates will receive an early hiring contract, contingent on completion of licensure and background check requirements, and will be guaranteed a position in SY23-24. Candidates who receive an Early Hiring Contract must also apply to school-based positions for which they are interested and eligible once they are posted in early March.
By applying to this position, you are demonstrating a commitment to PPSD and our students, and your application materials will be available to all school leaders who have openings for the upcoming school year. This will enable school leaders to reach out to interested candidates before the official district posting of jobs in March 2023.
Who We Are
  • The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools.
  • Our schools are diverse learning communities. Approximately 68% of our students are Latinx, 15% Black, 6.5% White, 4% Asian, 5.5% Multi-racial, and 1% Native American. Approximately 31% of students are multilingual learners, and about 16% of students receive special education services. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin.

Job Description

Under the direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction, and instructional and behavioral support, to students enrolled in any of the following settings:
  • Inclusion (providing special education services in the regular education setting)
  • Self-Contained (providing special education services outside the regular education setting)
  • Hybrid (providing special education services both in and outside the regular education setting)
  • And/or any other special education setting.

This teacher works in collaboration with general education teachers.
  • Assists in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and behavior plans.
  • Implements all district Special Education procedures.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
RIDE Requirements:
ECH PK-2 and ECH PK-2 Sp. Ed.
and/or
Elem. 1-6 and Elem. 1-6 Sp. Ed.
and/or
Elem./Mid. Sp. Ed. K-8
and/or
Sec. Grades Sp. Ed. Teacher, Gr. 7-12
and/or
Mid./Sec. Sp. Ed. 7-12
and/or
All Grades Severe Intellectual Disability
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
  • Creates an environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
  • Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
  • Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate. *Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Knowledgeable in the use and implementation of assistive technology
  • Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues, and the community.
  • Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
  • Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
  • Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each special education student
  • Develops IEPs by state and federal regulations
  • Creates and implements behavior intervention plans needed to achieve a positive learning environment
  • Consistently implements the classroom behavior management point/level system
  • Maintains data to support the effectiveness of intervention techniques
  • Works to develop individual and classroom interventions
  • Documents incident reports relating to crisis/time out/restraint
  • Schedules three-year re-evaluations for students with disabilities by state and federal regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
  • BA in an applicable field from an accredited college or university
  • Ability to instruct and support students at the middle and high school level; ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each student.
  • Good communication and human relations skills are needed to collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, students, parents, and community agencies, ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and other school teams to implement administrative policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry-specific technology.
  • You must complete the new hire compliance training before your first day of employment
  • Bilingual Preferred
  • The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.



About Providence Public Schools:

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools.

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