GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES /DUTIESProvide direct instruction for students in a selfcontained program. Create and implement a compelling vision of the curriculum teaching and learning. standards and practices that align with Common Core Standards and will result in college and career readiness for each student. Develop detailed behavior management plans to address individual students needs.Accommodating the needs of students in various educational environments as indicated per IEP. Collaborate with students families and educational team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Federal and State Regulations. Coordinate and implement service delivery with general educators related services providers support staff other special educators and building administrators. 7. Coordinate evaluations progress reports and timelines with general educators related service providers support staff other special educators and building administrators. Establish twoway communication to engage parents/guardians as critical partners before during and after the team process. Utilize instructional materials that coordinate with district curricula to implement instruction that addresses students goals and language needs while providing access to gradelevel content. Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes the academic social and personal well being of all students. Maintain and use adaptive/assistive technology as needed. Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students including language development adaptations for ELLs.Cooperatively plan and teach with other educators. Assess progress maintain documentation monitor student learning/progress and report as specified in the IEP. Follow all RIDE regulations related to ELL Students with Disabilities including determining if ELLs with disabilities are eligible to continue as ELL or to exit from their ELL status and completing and distributing all related paperwork. Base all academic goals plans activities and actions on what is best for the student. Consistently practice a growth mindset demonstrating a strong class culture and using feedback to reflect on and set goals. Communicate with families regularly to discuss student performance attendance progress etc. via phone calls emails written correspondence.Such duties deemed necessary by the building administrator or Director of Equity Empowerment and Excellence.Provide inclusion opportunities for students whenever possible and develop and implement behavior plans for students.
Special Educator- MildModerate-Self Contained Classroom Grades K-2
