ESY Special Education Teachers

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

An educational institution in Rhode Island is seeking ESY Special Education Teachers to deliver direct services to students with special needs from July 6th to July 30th. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and be certified in special education by the RI Department of Education. Responsibilities include preparing assessments, attending evaluation meetings, and supporting students' academic and behavioral needs. This role emphasizes teamwork and maintaining a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a RI Department of Education special education certification.
• Ability to write IEPs, FBAs, and behavior intervention plans.
• Must physically manage classroom control.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct service to special education students.
• Prepare reports and assessments.
• Participate in evaluation meetings.
• Administer standardized tests.
• Maintain case documentation.
• Support students with behavioral challenges.
• Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
• Helps students overcome behavioral challenges.

Connaissances

Team collaboration

Writing legally sound IEPs

Evidence-based instructional practices

Specialized instruction

Creating a safe learning environment

Strong communication skills

Understanding of special education regulations

Support for students with behavioral needs

Trauma-sensitive strategies

Motivating students

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Description du poste

ESY Special Education Teachers

Location: District

Class Title: NonExempt

Effective Date: 07/06/2026

Salary Range: Per Diem

FTE: 0.4

Please Note: This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education position dependent on grant funding.

Dates: July 6th - July 30th

Job Summary

This position will provide direct service to the needs of special education student and assess student current levels of performance for progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct service to the needs of special education students.
• Prepares reports of formal and informal assessments.
• Attends and participates in evaluation team meetings.
• Administers a variety of standardized tests.
• Prepares and maintains documentation for Case Management.
• Participates in the IEP process, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
• Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
• Helps students overcome behavioral challenges.

Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities

• Use of an Asset based team approach and strong collaboration with mental health professionals, general education and district staff
• Demonstrated ability to write legally sound and educationally meaningful IEPs.
• Implement evidence based instructional practices designed to address Common Core and SEL Standards
• Ability to provide Specialized Instruction to identified students in a resource and inclusionary model
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positively oriented, safe learning environment
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Regulations
• Experience with students who exhibit high levels of anxiety, attention and behavioral needs
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma sensitive strategies and cultural competence
• Demonstrates ability to motivate students using positive acknowledgements and personal interest.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Case Management; ability to write IEPs, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
  • Must be able to provide direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
  • Must be able to physically provide classroom control.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must hold a RI Department of Education special education certification.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45 lbs.