Special Education Teacher

The City of Providence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary with step increases

Mentorship for new teachers

Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000

401k with 6% match

Great coverage for medical, dental, and vision

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Job summary

The City of Providence is seeking a qualified Special Education Teacher to employ a multi-sensory approach in the classroom. The role emphasizes tracking student progress and adapting programming. Candidates need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Perks include competitive salary, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, 401k options, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education; certification or eligible for certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education.
• Able to function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, supervise or approve the educational needs of the student.
• Prepare daily lesson plans consistent with evaluations and/or IEPs.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Prepare and present IEPs as required.

Skills

Effective member of interdisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education

Job description

As a Special Education Teacher, you will use a multi-sensory approach to provide students a rigorous curriculum in a flexible, differentiated manner that focuses on their unique learning styles. Under the direction of the Clinical Director and Director of Special Education, you will be part of a team that tracks and monitors students’ progress and adjust programming to create a situation that will allow the student to progress academically.

Classroom: High School
Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Assesses, supervises or approves the educational needs of the student
• Prepares daily lesson plans consistent with evaluations and /or IEP’s and overall education plan.
• Generates lesson plans no later than the second day of educational programming.
• Writes, review and update lesson plans to reflect all major areas of instruction appropriate to the academic level of each student.
• Is responsible for maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• As required, is responsible for IEP preparation and presentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses expertise of team members in planning and implementing educational and behavioral programs when appropriate.
• Assists other team members in interpreting evaluation of findings.
• Participates actively in departmental staff meetings.
• Suggests improvements in department functions as it relates to the educational services.
• Shares expertise and provides support to other educational staff members.
• Performs a variety of other related duties requested by the department or the school, and complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and or Master’s degree in Special Education; certification or eligible for certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education
• Able to function as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team

Perks & Benefits

• The Bradley School offers a highly competitive salary with step increases*
• Each new teacher is paired with a mentor their first year of teaching
• Lifespan School Solutions offers Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000 & Continuing Education Assistance
• Lifespan School Solutions offers a 401k with a 6% match & Roth 401k options
• Lifespan School Solutions offers amazing coverage for medical, dental and vision
• Lifespan School Solutions offers generous Paid Time Off policy