Self-Contained Grades 3rd-5th

PAWTUCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

SP. ED. SELF CONTAINED

Grades 3rd-5th

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking candidates who are knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of teaching students with Autism and in behavioral supports, techniques, and management. Two secondary special educators/case managers are being sought to teach in small specialized, highly structured settings in our elementary schools. Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge and application of Positive Behavioral Supports, the use of Functional Behavior Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, and specialized instruction needed to teach students with multiple challenges. 

EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with disabilities, consistent state education requirements, and the student's IEP.

• Positive professional and respectful conduct when communicating with professionals, students, and parents.

• On-going documentation of student progress, lesson planning, and communication with both parents and professionals

• Participate in developing schedules for assigned caseload of students to ensure that all services required in the student’s IEP are accessed. 

• Development of IEPs for students in accordance with the IDEA, based on student evaluation results and student individualized needs.

• Serve as a leader of the IEP team for assigned student caseload.

• Supervision of Instructional Assistant assigned to the classroom.

• Fulfill transition planning mandates for students 14-21 years old. 

• Attendance and participation in Common Planning with other teachers and staff. 

• Communicates effectively with the school community, parents, and administrators.  

• Works collaboratively with teachers, support personnel, parents and administrators in advocating for students and providing necessary accommodations and modifications, as outlined in student’s IEPs. 

• Attends school and district-level meetings and completes other related activities as required by the Administration

• Maintains accurate and timely special education and student records. 

• Collaborates effectively with teams of professionals, students, and parents to problem-solve and resolve ongoing student concerns.

• Participate as a member of the evaluation and RTI teams as pertains to assigned student caseload. 

• Monitor student progress on IEPs, Behavior Plans, and Common Core standards and report progress in a timely and effective manner to other members of the school team and parents. 

• Attendance in all mandated Professional Development opportunities.

• Assumes other responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.

IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:

• Common Core Standards and NECAP/PARCC assessment.

• The related laws of Rhode Island, as they relate to IDEA and ADA requirements, regulations and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education; 

• Instructional materials and their relationship to program goals and objectives; 

• Principles of effective management and evaluation of instruction;

• Principles of learning; principles of effective instruction; 

• Assessment administration and use, both formative and summative;

• School accountability;

• Data analysis techniques;

• Response to intervention (academic and behavioral);

• Professional learning community organization and protocols;

SKILLED AT: 

• Public speaking; writing; listening; problem-solving; dispute resolution and providing direction; 

• Working with individuals and groups; 

• Research and data analysis; 

• Interpersonal skills; 

• Teaching and presenting;

• Use of instructional technology;

• Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques; 

• Being innovative and working with little direction;

• Leadership; 

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 

    LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license;

• RI teaching certificate in the area of Special Education Gr. K-6

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in working with students from urban areas

• Desire to work with middle school students and young adults. 

• Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional challenges.

• Experience with diversity preferred.

• Successful experience teaching.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

• Full PSD benefits package.

• Salary will be that of a teacher and commensurate with experience. Full PSD compensation package.

• Requirement to work some of their required days in the summer for training.

• Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in the United States is required.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION.  INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.