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Special Education Teacher (SY26-27)

Providence School District

About the Job

Job Summary: Special Education Teachers

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) seeks exceptional Special Education Teachers who are 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

Education/Certification Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university.
RIDE Certification Requirements: Candidates must hold (or be eligible for reciprocity in) the following RIDE certifications
  • Option 1: Early Childhood PK-3 and Early Childhood Special Education Birth-3.
  • Option 2: Elementary Education Teacher, Grades KG-6 and Elementary Special Education Teacher, Grades KG-8.
  • Option 3: Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades 6-12.
  • Option 4: All Grades Severe Intellectual Disability (this is for Alternate roles).
Qualifications:
  • Fully certified or eligible for emergency certification (fully certified preferred).
  • Completion of new hire compliance training prior to start date.
  • Bilingual candidates preferred.
  • Successful completion of pre-employment background check required.
  • Strong technology skills and familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 (if applicable).
  • Develop and provide daily, authentic pre-k learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards for all students (if applicable).
  • 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 (if applicable).
  • Provide and implement appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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