What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Opening: Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher position at West Bay Collaborative?
Description
PLACEMENT: OTL & RITA Program
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: M,W,TH 8:00-3:00pm (RITA Program)
Tu & F 8:30-3:30pm (OTL Program)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support student instruction in person and via zoom for students who need an alternative learning model and for students who need more support and guidance with their transition goals.
- Guide instruction and provide pre-teaching and re-teaching of lessons related to the curriculum on the approved computer based program.
- Coordinate counseling and SEL/Social Skills groups weekly with all OTL students and the School Counselor at the Upper School.
- Write all Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans
- Administer Educational evaluations, state assessments, CBM’s etc.
- Progress monitor IEP’s quarterly, and provide feedback to sending districts and parent(s)/guardian(s)
- Take and track attendance daily
- Record grades and send to districts quarterly
- Assist students with senior projects, transition, IEP goals etc.
- Attend all intake meetings and amend IEPs to reflect the appropriate programming
- Work with program supervisor, Career Specialist and Director of Special Education to align transition goals with student interest and ability
- Inform Special Education Directors of student progress
- Attend IEP and other meetings to present students’ current levels of performance and identify future needs
- Work with educators and other staff to develop structures and procedures that will enable students with social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs to succeed in school and community
- Implement, modify, and report on those procedures for identified students
- Collect data as needed to monitor efficacy of individual behavioral programs
- Communicate expectations and outcomes to students, staff and families on a regular basis
- Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals
- Perform duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or the Director of Special Education
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education in Special Education, Middle/Secondary Education preferred
- Knowledge of, and experience with, multiple teaching techniques and methods to modify classroom instruction to meet students’ needs
- Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors
- Knowledge and understanding of health, safety, and emergency procedures in a school environment
- Experience with students at the secondary level, specifically working on transition goals.
- Preferred experience with following the CCSS and PBGR in Rhode Island
- Experience writing IEP’s, tracking student progress, and conducting and interpreting educational assessments.
West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
