ESY Special Education Teachers

Please Note: This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education postion dependent on grant funding.

Dates: July 6th - July 30th

Job Summary:  This position will provide direct service to the needs of special education student and assess student current levels of performance for progress notes.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct service to the needs of special education students. 
• Prepares reports of formal and informal assessments. 
• Attends and participates in evaluation team meetings. 
• Administers a variety of standardized tests. 
• Prepares and maintains documentation for Case Management. 
• Participates in the IEP process, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.  
• Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom. 
• Helps students overcome behavioral challenges.

Knowledge, skills and capabilities:  

• Use of an Asset based team approach and strong collaboration with mental health professionals, general education and district staff 
• Demonstrated ability to write legally sound and educationally meaningful IEPs.
• Implement evidence based instructional practices designed to address Common Core and SEL Standards 
• Ability to provide Specialized Instruction to identified students in a resource and inclusionary model
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positively oriented, safe learning environment 
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Regulations
• Experience with  students who exhibit high levels of anxiety, attention and behavioral needs
• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma sensitive strategies and cultural competence
• Demonstrates ability to motivate students using positive acknowledgements and personal interest.

 Qualifications:

• Experience:
• Case Management; ability to write IEPs, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
• Must be able to provide direct service to students both in and out of the classroom. 
• Must be able to physically provide classroom control.
• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Certification & Licensing:
• Must hold a RI Department of Education special education certification.
• Physical Requirements: 
• Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.