Special Education Teacher

EARLY CONTRACT HIRING POOL (SY25-26): Special Education.
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The Providence Public School District (PPSD) seeks individuals interested in Special Education positions for the school year. By submitting your application to this posting, you will be pre-screened by our Human Resources team and have the opportunity to interview with school-based leaders and district hiring managers. Those who are selected as priority candidates will receive an early hiring contract, contingent on completion of licensure and background check requirements, and will be guaranteed a position in SY25-26. Candidates who receive an Early Hiring Contract must also apply to school-based positions for which they are interested and eligible once they are posted in early March.

By applying to this position, you are demonstrating a commitment to PPSD and to our students, and your application materials will be available to all school leaders who have openings for the upcoming school year. This will enable school leaders to reach out to interested candidates prior to the official district posting of jobs in March 2025.

The Rhode Island Right to Read Act was passed in July of 2019 and requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Please be advised that this position requires Structured Literacy Proficiency Level within one year of hire.

Special Education positions that qualify for a $10,000 higher than the standard base salary:

• Special Education Behavior Intervention Program.
• Special Education Autism Disorder.
• Special Education Exceptional Child Services.

Job Description:
Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, the special education teacher provides direct instruction, instructional and behavioral support, to students enrolled in any of the following settings:

• Inclusion (providing special education services in the regular education setting).
• Self-Contained (providing special education services outside the regular education setting).
• Hybrid (providing special education services both in and outside the regular education setting).
• And/or any other special education setting.

This teacher works in collaboration with general education teachers.

• Assists in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP) and behavior plans.
• Implements all district Special Education procedures.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

RIDE Certification Requirements:

• ECH PK-2 and ECH PK-2 Sp. Ed.

and/or

• Elem. 1-6  and Elem. 1-6 Sp. Ed.

and/or

• Elem./Mid. Sp. Ed. K-8.

and/or

• Sec. Grades Sp. Ed. Teacher, Gr. 7-12.

and/or

• Mid./Sec. Sp. Ed. 7-12.

and/or

• All Grades Severe Intellectual Disability.

Qualifications:

• BA in applicable field from accredited college or university.
• Ability to instruct and support students at the middle and high school level; ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student.
• Good communication and human relations skills needed in order to collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, students, parents and community agencies, ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and other school teams to implement administrative policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry specific technology.
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment.
• Bilingual Preferred.
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates an environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate. *Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Knowledgeable in the use and implementation of assistive technology.
• Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
• Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
• Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments.
• Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments. that are appropriate for each special education student.
• Develops IEPs in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Creates and implements behavior intervention plans needed to achieve a positive learning environment.
• Consistently implements the classroom behavior management point/level system.
• Maintains data to support the effectiveness of intervention techniques.
• Works to develop individual and classroom interventions.
• Documents incident reports relating to crisis/time out/restraint.
• Schedules three year re-evaluations for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal regulations.

About Providence Public Schools:

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.

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