Early Learning/ Special Ed K-1 Teacher

West Bay Collaborative; Cranston, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bay Collaborative is seeking a dedicated educator to support students with special education needs at Elevate Elementary/Early Learning Center in Cranston. The role focuses on aligning IEP goals with CCSS, coordinating services, and promoting positive student outcomes.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Program Administrator, social workers, and behavior specialists to implement individualized plans, monitor progress, and communicate outcomes to families and staff.

Qualifications

• Certification by RI Department of Education in Special Education and Early Childhood Education.
• Experience with modifying instruction to meet student needs.
• Experience with students who exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment.
• Training or ability to complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.

Responsibilities

• Review and revise curriculum content to support IEP goals.
• Instruct students in core content areas with necessary accommodations.
• Support students to achieve annual and long-term goals.
• Develop and implement school-wide structures for students with social-emotional needs.
• Communicate progress to students, staff and families.
• Collaborate with administrators, social workers and behavior specialists.
• Prepare IEP/504 plans aligning CCSS with administration and families.
• Collect data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Coordinate with related service providers to reinforce skills.
• Conduct evaluations in response to referrals and tri-annual reviews as part of the Evaluation Team.
• Attend IEP meetings and present student progress.
• Report progress to districts and families per IEP reporting.
• Perform duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Special Education

Differentiated Instruction

Behavior Management

Emergency Procedures

Education

RI DOE Certification in Special Education & ECE

Tools

Crisis Intervention Training

Job description

Description

PLACEMENT

Elevate Elementary/Early Learning Center

REPORTS TO

Program Administrator/Assistant Director of Special Education and Executive Director

WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS

185 Days

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review/revise content area curriculum yearly. Build working knowledge of the core curriculum to provide high quality learning experiences as well as individualized IEP goals for students in the areas of need
• Instruct students in the general core content areas curriculum. Ensure that appropriate accommodations, supplemental aids and materials are prepared and in place for students
• Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals
• Assist in the development, modification and implementation of school-wide structures and procedures that will enable children with social/emotional/mental health needs succeed in school and community
• Communicate expectations, outcomes and daily progress on a regular basis to students, staff and, especially, families
• Work directly with Program Administrator, Social Worker, and Program Behavioral Specialists/Teacher Assistants to support at-risk students as they develop/improve appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution skills
• Prepare individualized study plans and IEPs/504s utilizing the CCSS in conjunction with administration, staff and families
• Collect data as needed to monitor progress toward IEP goals and objectives, efficacy of individual behavioral programs and to inform instruction
• Work with other service providers (i.e. speech/language, OT, PT, etc.) to ensure coordination of services and re-enforcement of skills in an effort to maximize positive outcomes for children
• Responsible for conducting evaluations in response to initial referrals and tri-annual reviews as a member of the Evaluation Team.
• Coordinate and attend all IEP meetings for students on individual caseload. Create/ Revise academic IEP goals as determined through the IEP process and team. Prepare to present students’ current levels of performance and identify future needs at the meetings and when requested by Program Administrator and/or special education Director
• Report progress to sending districts and families based on reporting requirements outlined in the IEP (minimal trimesters) and upon request
• Perform duties as assigned by the Program Administrator/Assistant Director of Special Education and Executive Director

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education in Special Education and Early Childhood Education
• Knowledge of, and experience with multiple teaching techniques and methods to modify classroom instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment
• Training and competency in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or ability to successfully complete training upon hire

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer