Highly Qualified Math Teacher, South County Academy

Highly Qualified Math Teacher, South County Academy Employer: Family Service of Rhode Island South County Academy Exeter, RI 02822 Contact: Genesis Fuentes Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Job Description FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Join our non‑public, special education certified school serving girls ages 13–28 with complex educational, behavioral, and therapeutic needs. Our students often come to us following previous placements through DCYF and benefit from a highly structured, trauma‑informed environment focused on healing, growth, and individualized support. Position Summary: Responsible for delivering engaging mathematics instruction focused on problem‑solving skills, mathematical reasoning and real world application to high school students with significant emotional/behavioral needs in a clinical residential school setting. Develop and monitor student Individual Education Programs (IEP) in accordance with Department of Education regulations and standards. Works collaboratively with the management team to ensure safety, stability and professional guidance to students in our care that have been placed through the Department of Children, Youth and Families. This is a full‑time (32 hours a week), year‑round position. Please apply online or give us a call at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this is an active construction site, so we ask that interested applicants do not visit the location. We look forward to connecting with you online or over the phone! Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Teaching or Education RI certification as Teacher of regular or special education Knowledge base around subject matter i.e. Art, Phys Ed, Science, Math, English, History Experience with children with behavioral/psychiatric challenges Skilled in operating various medical record software and hardware, word‑processing, and database software programs Spanish speaking preferred and is compensated Excellent multitasking and communication skills a must Ability to work independently and part of a team Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay Candidates with a master’s degree will receive an additional $3,000. Additional compensation is available for educators certified and able to teach in multiple subject areas Physical Requirements Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, registration and auto insurance Ability to communicate effectively Travel to and from community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators Ability to lift up to 20lbs Provide emergency coverage; ratio to the programs as needed Ability to be trained in and implement de‑escalation techniques utilizing Handle with Care when necessary Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Urban League of Rhode Island