26-27 Transitional Learning Center Special Education Teacher

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical and dental plan

Ongoing professional development opportunities

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid summer opportunities

Generous parental leave

9 personal days per year

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Longevity bonuses

Enrollment preference for children ofB

Job summary

A public charter school network is seeking dedicated special educators to join their team. The role focuses on providing specialized instruction to students, supporting their academic and social-emotional needs, and collaborating with families and staff to foster an inclusive school environment. Candidates must hold the appropriate Rhode Island Special Educator certification and a bachelor's degree. Bilingual skills and prior experience in diverse educational settings are preferred. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold Rhode Island Special Educator certification.
• Preferred experience in diverse public school settings.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred.
• Bilingual candidates preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction in an integrated school setting.
• Collaborate with general educators and staff on instructional modifications.
• Monitor and implement individual education plans (IEPs).
• Collaborate with general education staff and related service providers.
• Address academic, social‑emotional, and functional goals per IEP.
• Monitor and evaluate communication plans and behavior plans.
• Oversee support staff and provide on‑site training as needed.
• Facilitate Alternate Assessment processes for assigned students.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families and outside providers.
• Maintain compliance with special education regulations.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Understanding of equity in education

Ability to collaborate with educators

Education

Bachelor's degree

Rhode Island Special Educator certification

Certification in relevant field

CPI certification

Job description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuition‑free public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools, BVP offers a high‑quality school choice to the families of Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVP’s scholars will graduate empowered as learners, individuals, and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics, we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse, accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socio‑economic, racial, and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students, families, and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms, curriculums, and throughout school systems.

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team‑driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive 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
• BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

Transitional Learning Center/Special Class, Special Educators are expected to

• 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.
• Case management services

Qualifications

• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island Special Educator certification by their date of hire. 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
• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Successful applicants must hold an appropriate Rhode Island teacher certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.
• Certification(s) in relevant field
• CPI certification

Compensation Range

• Refer to Teacher STEP Scale

To Apply

Please submit your resume, professional references’ contact information, and a cover letter highlighting your alignment with our mission online. If your position requires certification or licensure please be sure to upload it. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process, you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or ancestry.

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