Impactful Dual-Certified Preschool Special Ed Teacher

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 51,181 - 93,849; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Rhode Island is seeking an Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher to create engaging learning experiences for children. The successful candidate must design and implement educational strategies that meet diverse needs and align with RI Early Learning Standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a Master’s in Special Education, and five years of relevant teaching experience. This full-time role offers a supportive environment for both students and educators.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years successful experience in teaching or administration is preferred.
• Must meet RI Department of Education requirements and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements instruction that develops communication, motor, and academic skills.
• Provides small group instruction to meet individualized IEP goals.
• Collaborates with preschool staff in supporting students' needs.

Skills

Experience with integrated preschool instruction

Effective communication skills

Ability to design and implement instructional plans

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Job description

Job Title:Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher	Location: Inclusionary Preschool - Babcock Hal
Class Title: Temporary - Exempt-Balance 25-26 SY Only	Effective Date:04/02/26
Salary Range:$51,181 - $93,849	Hours per week:Full Time

General Statement: Westerly Public Schools seeks a highly effective preschool dual certified special educator/early childhood teacher to join our Inclusionary PreKindergarten program. The successful candidate will have the skill set to create a safe learning environment where all students are engaged in learning at their readiness level towards RI Early Learning Standards.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements instruction that develops communication skills, motor skills, social emotional skills, and academic learning skills.
• Provides small group instruction to students to meet their individualized IEP goals.
• Ensures compliance with all special education regulations.
• Writes and implements goals and objectives consistent with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provides timely and regular progress reports on student development.
• Conducts educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.
• Regularly assesses and collects data as needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings as a core team member, ensuring parents are active participants in the development of goals and objectives for their child.
• Provides timely and regular progress reports on student development and adjusts instruction based on regular assessments.
• Collaborates as a team member within preschool in supporting other staff members in responding to student's needs.
• Supervises paraprofessionals through specific expectations and feedback.
• Design and implement age-appropriate lessons aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards. This includes teaching foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and motor skills.
• Establish routines and a safe learning environment that encourages exploration, play-based learning, and social interaction.
• Regularly monitor and document student progress toward developmental milestones and adjust instruction to meet the diverse interests and learning styles of the children.
• Establish and maintain regular, positive communication with families regarding student progress, achievements, and challenges through multiple channels
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to develop their early learning skills.
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration is preferred.
  • Experience with integrated preschool instruction preferred.
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited college or university.
  • Master’s Degree in Special Education is preferred.
• Certification & Licensing:
  • Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.