Special Education Teacher - Grades 6th, 7th, 8th
Strides Behavioral Services
Full-time
On-site
East Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Strides Academy is a RI based accredited private special education alternative day school for students with emotional and behavioral challenges. We offer a wide range of services to all grades 1-8 located in East Providence, RI.
At Strides Academy, we provide a learning environment for our students, which will maximize and ensure growth in all developmental areas to fulfill the student’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual potential.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team! In this role, the teacher will support students with diverse learning needs who struggle with emotional dysregulation and provide educational support based on each students Individualized Education Plan. This role involves managerial experience of Behavior Technicians to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth.
The teacher will utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and adaptive materials to help students meet their goals, while maintaining a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities
Assist individual programmatic needs for each student utilizing criteria referenced assessment as a baseline in all developmental areas; receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor, cognitive, self-help, person/social, vocational interests and aptitudes.
Develop individual programs in all areas for each student utilizing a behavioral approach with a data collection system. These programs should be designed to teach all the life skills, functional skills, concepts, actions, and responses required for adaptive performance in all the post-school environments to which the student will be exposed.
Implement a process whereby all skills acquired in a structured behavioral classroom approach will be integrated and generalized into other activities, experiences and environments so that they are maintained.
Evaluate data, update and monitor each student’s program to insure the maximum rate of skill acquisition as well as maintenance of skills.
Experience/Skills
Previous experience working with students in special education settings
Experience creating and writing IEP goals
Classroom management
Facilitating testing and assessments
Knowledge of childcare practices and child development
Experience in literacy education and supporting students with speech therapy needs
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational and time management skills
Qualifications
R.I. Certification as required
Bachelor's in Special Education or related field
Master’s in Special Education (area of concentration) preferred
At least 1 year experience working in a Special Education Teacher role
At Strides Academy, we provide a learning environment for our students, which will maximize and ensure growth in all developmental areas to fulfill the student’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual potential.
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team! In this role, the teacher will support students with diverse learning needs who struggle with emotional dysregulation and provide educational support based on each students Individualized Education Plan. This role involves managerial experience of Behavior Technicians to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment that fosters academic, social and emotional growth.
The teacher will utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and adaptive materials to help students meet their goals, while maintaining a safe, positive and engaging classroom environment.
Responsibilities
Assist individual programmatic needs for each student utilizing criteria referenced assessment as a baseline in all developmental areas; receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor, cognitive, self-help, person/social, vocational interests and aptitudes.
Develop individual programs in all areas for each student utilizing a behavioral approach with a data collection system. These programs should be designed to teach all the life skills, functional skills, concepts, actions, and responses required for adaptive performance in all the post-school environments to which the student will be exposed.
Implement a process whereby all skills acquired in a structured behavioral classroom approach will be integrated and generalized into other activities, experiences and environments so that they are maintained.
Evaluate data, update and monitor each student’s program to insure the maximum rate of skill acquisition as well as maintenance of skills.
Experience/Skills
Previous experience working with students in special education settings
Experience creating and writing IEP goals
Classroom management
Facilitating testing and assessments
Knowledge of childcare practices and child development
Experience in literacy education and supporting students with speech therapy needs
Strong communication, collaboration, organizational and time management skills
Qualifications
R.I. Certification as required
Bachelor's in Special Education or related field
Master’s in Special Education (area of concentration) preferred
At least 1 year experience working in a Special Education Teacher role