Teacher - Early Childhood Pre-K Special Education (SY 24-25)

Providence Public Schools; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools District recherche un enseignant en éducation spécialisée pour les élèves de pré-maternelle. Le candidat idéal fournira une instruction de haute qualité, gérera les progressions académiques conformément aux IEP, et travaillera en collaboration avec une équipe d'enseignants pour garantir que tous les élèves réussissent dans un environnement de soutien. C'est une opportunité excitante de contribuer à un environnement d'apprentissage stimulant.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de niveau Bachelor requis.
• Certifications RIDE en éducation précoce et éducation spécialisée nécessaires.
• Compétences solides en collaboration et instruction spécialisée souhaitées.

Responsibilities

• Fournir une instruction quotidienne basée sur les normes des États et IEP.
• Gérer les services et IEP des étudiants conformément aux réglementations.
• Collaborer avec les enseignants pour créer un environnement d'apprentissage inclusif.

Skills

Collaboration

Gestion de classe

Instruction spécialisée

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

RIDE Certification for Early Childhood Education and Special Education

ESL Certification preferred

Job description

Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional EARLY CHILDHOOD PRE-K SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) TEACHER who is highly qualified and skillful to join our community of teachers, students and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor/Administrator and Consistent with the Providence Public Schools’ vision and mission, the Special Education teacher is to work in partnership with parents, students, and the general education teachers to promote student achievement.

Additionally, Pre-K Elementary Special Education Teacher will:

• Provide daily instruction based on the RI State Standards, the Providence School District Curriculum, and student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Implement, develop and case manage their students’ services and IEPs in accordance with State and Federal Regulations.

REPORTS TO: Principal
Contingent upon funding

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• Early Childhood Education Teachers, Grades PK-2, and
• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Birth through Grade 2
• ESL Certification Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with the Rhode Island State Standards.
• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in various settings aligned to goals and objectives of the students’ IEPs.
• Work and teach collaboratively with the general education teachers and paraprofessionals utilizing the co-teaching model, sharing planning and instructional responsibility for all students to create the least restrictive environment.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities within regulatory timelines.
• Complete quarterly progress reports per RI Regulations and ensure that the goals and objectives of their students’ IEPs are implemented.
• Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
• Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times.
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by student need.
• Integrate technology into the instructional program.
• Provide individual and group interventions to students in the Response to Intervention Process.
• Implement scientifically-based instruction to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students as appropriate.
• Collect, administer and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates in special education.
• Schedule and case manage three (3) year re-evaluations for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
• Conduct, implements and develops alternate assessments consistent with RIDE regulations
• Participate in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Maintain a web based portfolio and outcomes data on all of the children assigned to the pre-k class.
• Develop and provide daily, authentic pre-k learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards for all students.
• Participate in timely data input services for Medicaid billing, utilize the web-based IEP system, and participate in the time studies for administrative Medicaid claiming as scheduled.
• Utilize positive behavioral supports as appropriate
• Work professionally with administrators, staff, parents, and community.
• Develop a classroom climate that promotes positive learning conditions
• Provide differentiated, developmentally appropriate pre-k learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards.
• Provide and implement appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.