Special Education Teacher

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Special Education Teacher
• •collaborative
• •student-centered
• •committed to ensuring high levels of learning and meaningful inclusion for all students
• •expertise in specialized instruction
• •evidence-based instructional practices
• •data-informed decision-making
• •inclusive educational programming
• •collaboratively with classroom teachers, related service providers, paraprofessionals, and administrators
• •meet the diverse needs of learners
• •Plan and deliver high-quality, specially designed instruction aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Rhode Island standards, and district curriculum
• •Differentiate instruction using evidence-based instructional practices, accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology to meet individual student needs
• •Provide instruction in inclusive, co-taught, resource, or specialized instructional settings, as assigned
• •Promote student independence, self-advocacy, executive functioning, and social-emotional development
• •Utilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and evidence-based interventions to maximize student achievement
• •Foster student engagement through meaningful learning experiences that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving
• •Support positive student behavior through proactive classroom management and implementation of individualized behavior support plans when appropriate
• •Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments to monitor student progress and inform instructional decision-making
• •Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with federal, state, and district requirements
• •Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to student progress, IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and compliance
• •Utilize student performance data to evaluate instructional effectiveness and adjust interventions to improve outcomes
• •Participate in collaborative analysis of student data and student work to support continuous instructional improvement
• •Collaborate with classroom teachers, specialists, related service providers, administrators, and families to design and implement effective instructional programs
• •Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), grade-level teams, MTSS meetings, eligibility meetings, and IEP Team meetings
• •Provide day-to-day direction, guidance, and support to assigned paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional strategies, accommodations, behavioral interventions, personal care supports, and student safety procedures in accordance with students' IEPs
• •Collaborate with paraprofessionals to promote student independence while maintaining high expectations for student learning and behavior
• •Maintain ongoing communication with families regarding student progress, instructional goals, and support strategies
• •Establish and maintain a safe, respectful, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• •Promote positive behavior, self-regulation, self-determination, and responsible decision-making
• •Foster a classroom culture characterized by high expectations, belonging, dignity, and respect for all learners
• •Ensure students have equitable access to rigorous curriculum and meaningful participation in the general education environment whenever appropriate
• •Maintain compliance with all federal and state special education laws and district policies
• •Participate in ongoing professional learning and demonstrate reflective instructional practice
• •Maintain confidentiality of student information in accordance with FERPA and applicable laws
• •Demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and positive working relationships with students, staff, families, and community members
• •Support district initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, MTSS, inclusion, continuous improvement, and strategic priorities