Anticipated Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher 26-27 SY

Job Summary:  Westerly Public Schools seeks a highly effective preschool dual certified special educator/early childhood teacher to join our Inclusionary Prekindergarten program.  The successful candidate will have the skill set to create a safe learning environment where all students are engaged in learning at their readiness level towards RI Early Learning Standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements instruction that develops communication skills, motor skills, social emotional skills, and academic learning skills. 
• Provides small group instruction to students to meet their individualized IEP goals. 
• Ensures compliance with all special education regulations. 
• Writes and implements goals and objectives consistent with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provides timely and regular progress reports on student development. 
• Conducts educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.  
• Regularly assesses and collects data as needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). 
• Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings as a core team member, ensuring parents are active participants in the development of goals and objectives for their child. 
• Provides timely and regular progress reports on student development and adjusts instruction based on regular assessments. 
• Collaborates as a team member within preschool in supporting other staff members in responding to student's needs. 
• Supervises paraprofessionals through specific expectations and feedback. 
• Establish and maintain regular, positive communication with families regarding student progress, achievements, and challenges through multiple channels  
• Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards. 
• Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to develop their early learning skills. 
• Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community. 
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience:  
• Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration is preferred.   
• Experience with integrated preschool instruction preferred. 
• Education: 
• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized and accredited college or university. 
• Master’s Degree in Special Education is preferred. 
• Certification & Licensing:
• Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements for certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Pre-K).