Special Education Teacher, University Elementary School

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.

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.
Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades 6-12.
Option 4: All Grades Severe Intellectual Disability (this is for Alternate roles).
Completion of new hire compliance training prior to start date.
Bilingual candidates preferred.
Strong technology skills and familiarity with communication, presentation, and data management tools.
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.
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.
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.
Work professionally with administrators, staff, parents, and community.
Provide differentiated, developmentally appropriate pre-k learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards (if applicable).
The Providence Public School District (PPSD) serves approximately 22,000 students attending our 37 schools. PPSD employs more than 3,200 professionals who work in and provide support to our schools, which include 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 9 high schools and 2 public district charter schools. Of our employees, approximately 2,000 are educators, and more than 600 others directly support students and families in our schools.Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools. PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.