Elementary Special Education Teacher Grades 1-3

Job Description Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-3) Briggs School Cranston Partnership

FULL TIME - EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health offers a range of programs including Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health across more than a dozen locations in Rhode Island. General Summary Teach students with significant emotional/behavioral disorders in a clinical day‑school setting. Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS

Develop content‑specific lesson plans in accordance with established curriculum and Department of Education Grade Span Expectations and Grade Level Expectations. Teach academic courses as assigned, in correlation with written lesson plans. Develop and monitor appropriate academic goals and short‑term objectives for students’ Individual Education Programs (IEP). Conduct educational assessments as warranted. Provide behavioral support and follow established behavior management plans with students. Maintain a daily grade and participation record and report academic progress quarterly in a manner consistent with center standards. Assist with the physical management of physically aggressive or violent students, completing all appropriate documentation per Department of Education regulations. Engage students in an appropriate manner and use appropriate reinforcement techniques. Attend and participate in daily multidisciplinary team meetings (debrief) and weekly staff meetings.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching or Education. Experience working with children who have behavioral or emotional disabilities.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Rhode Island Teaching certificate in K‑12. Certification in Special Education preferred. Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance meeting Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job. EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer Thrive Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer that actively fosters a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. Additional Responsibilities Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period. Attend all safety training programs and be able to describe responsibilities related to general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities. Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions. Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department, and agency policies and procedures. Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time. Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics. Function as a member of a team, i.e., be a team player. Contact To learn more about Thrive Behavioral Health’s career opportunities, visit Legal Notice Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/LGBTQ+ Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr TrulyHired