Special Education LEA Teacher - Elevate IEP Outcomes

Providence School District; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools District seeks a SPECIAL EDUCATION LEA TEACHER to support students with disabilities and lead district initiatives in differentiation, IEP development, and RTI implementation. The role requires Structured Literacy proficiency within one year of hire and involves on-site district level professional development and collaboration with teachers.

The position reports to the Office of Specialized Instruction & Exceptional Student Services and may include after-school and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading and behavioral interventions.
• Knowledge of teacher as coach practices (demonstration lessons, observations, communication)
• Knowledge of RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of differentiating instruction and Response to Intervention process
• Ability to conduct/provide professional development sessions after school and during the summer
• Knowledge of Common Core and Essential Elements as pertinent to level
• Knowledge of implementation and analysis of District assessment tools
• Knowledge of PBIS and its implementation
• Complete new hire compliance training prior to first day
• Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment criminal history background check
• Bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with school and district staff to improve academic achievement of students with disabilities.
• Design and deliver professional development for secondary teachers in differentiated instruction, IEP development/maps/cdp, and RI regulations governing students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in planning, writing Transition IEPs, CDPs, and maps to meet needs of students with disabilities.
• Conduct student assessments providing comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of strengths and needs.
• Interpret and analyze data to develop intervention plans and ed planning.
• Assist teachers with implementation of RTI framework.
• Collaborate with adult agency providers (ORS, BHDDH).
• Attend professional development and training to enhance skills.
• Work with community and social service agencies to support student learning.
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction and planning daily schedules.
• Support teams in developing procedures for special education areas (manifestations, new referrals, re-evaluations).
• Manage files and input IEP/evaluation data into district system; monitor compliance.
• Any other duties assigned by special education supervisor/administrator.
• Special Education Specialist reports to Special Education Directors.

Skills

Reading interventions

Differentiated instruction

Transition IEP development

Data analysis

Education

All Grades SPED PK-12

ESL Certification Preferred

Job description

Providence Public Schools District seeks a SPECIAL EDUCATION LEA TEACHER to support students with disabilities and lead district initiatives in differentiation, IEP development, and RTI implementation. The role requires Structured Literacy proficiency within one year of hire and involves on-site district level professional development and collaboration with teachers.

The position reports to the Office of Specialized Instruction & Exceptional Student Services and may include after-school and