Position: Special Education Teacher and Administrative Support
Reports to: Director of Special Education Services
Employment Status: Full-time, permanent, 10-month position
Salary Range: $47,570 (Step 1) - $65,174 (Step 6), plus benefits
Start Date: As soon as possible
Position Overview: The combined role of Special Education Teacher and Services Coordinator at The Met involves providing specialized instruction to students according to their Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and performing various administrative, clerical, and computer-based information management tasks. This full-time role is designed to ensure equitable service delivery throughout the East Bay Campus and supports the Director of Special Education Services, school staff, students, and parents. This position reports to the Director of Special Education and the School Principal.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
Special Education Teacher Responsibilities (0.8 FTE)
Manage a caseload of 12-14 students
Conduct case management
Meet weekly with the Building Principal and monthly with the Director of Special Education and Building Principal for caseload reviews.
Coordinate service delivery with the multidisciplinary team.
Track dates and coordinate meetings for IEPs and 504 plans with all stakeholders.
Maintain compliance with IEP requirements and develop student IEPs within the RIDE-mandated time frame.
Develop and update 504 plans as indicated.
Complete all Medicaid paperwork, including annual case management plans and monthly logs.
Comply with all documentation as mandated by The Met, RIDE, and IDEA.
Complete educational evaluations and report findings/recommendations to the Focused Intervention Team, student, and family.
Help train advisors in intervention strategies and consult with the RtI/PST process.
Generate trimester IEP progress reports for each assigned student.
Meet and document mandated contact hours with assigned students.
Coordinate the development of a post-Met transition plan.
Make student referrals to ORS/BHDDH as appropriate.
Maintain all required paperwork for student files (Medicaid documentation, trimester reports, IEPs, IDEA-mandated documents, Summary of Student Performance).
Participate in the RI Educator Evaluation System and/or Met Educator Evaluation System.
Participate in periodic observations from the Special Education Director or Building Principal.
Collaborate with team members to share resources and provide PD to staff as needed.
Services Coordinator Responsibilities (0.2 FTE)
Data entry for the RIDE Census (IEP services/evaluations) and maintaining accurate records in a timely manner, requires a knowledge of federal and state timelines.
Data entry and oversight of medicaid activity, requires a knowledge of Medicaid activities related to case management, reporting, and reimbursements.
Process submitted IEPs and related paperwork, reviewing for accuracy and compliance.
Track, organize, and maintain confidential files on all special education students and students on 504 plans. Monitor the gathering and disbursement of various student documents.
Attend RIDE training meetings as required
Respond to and request records from sending districts and outside professionals via email, mail, and/or fax for incoming students
Provide administrative support to the Director of Special Education Services by maintaining current and accurate student files, assist with data collection for audits, keep inventory of office supplies and equipment, special education testing materials, and place orders utilizing the purchasing system.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Rhode Island Certified Secondary Special Education Teacher
Bachelor’s degree
Must be passionate and positive
Must be organized with the ability to multitask
Familiarity with State and Federal regulations related to the special education process
Ability to work with people from a variety of disciplines
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google products
Experience in an administrative/clerical office setting
Knowledge of 504 and IEP records (preferred)
Friendly and approachable
Flexible and adaptable to change
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to function under pressure, handle multiple assignments, and follow through on deadlines
Honor rules of confidentiality