Special Educator - High School

Segue Institute for Learning Public Charter School DistrictPosition: Certified Teacher Special Educator High SchoolLocation: Legacy Charter High School Pawtucket RIPosition Type: FullTime Position; 11month (August 1st June 30th)Salary Range: Aligned to Teacher Salary Scale This job description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities skills and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the Certified Teacher Special Educator High School at the Segue Institute for is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of TO: School PrincipalSCHOOL MISSION:The mission of the Segue Institute for Learning is to foster a community where students take ownership of their education. Segue scholars receive a rigorous academic experience that prepares them to excel in the high school and eventual college setting of their choice. At Segue we believe that all of our students are AT PROMISE versus being labeled At Risk. The Segue Institute for Learning is a safe and nurturing environment that promotes diversity encourages individual growth and allows students to view themselves as citizens of change in their homes and OVERVIEW:The Segue Institute for Learning Public Charter School District is seeking a dedicated and qualified Certified Teacher Special Educator High School to join our team. This position will play a critical role in supporting the districts mission of providing highquality education to all students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education committed to student success and capable of working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The teacher will assume responsibility for providing specialized learning experiences and supervision of student(s) with disability in a supportive and positive classroom climate that complies with the mission of the Segue Institute for Learning. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning selects and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds learning styles and special to develop align and modify curriculum and assessments as effective and efficient record keeping a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning effectively both orally and in writing with students parents and other professionals on a regular with peers to enhance the instructional professional and ethical standards when dealing with students parents peers and that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group subject area and/or program and maintains cooperative working relationships with students parents and responsibility for meeting his/her course and schoolwide student performance gains in student in professional development data to inform instruction and decisionsParticipates in regular team meetingsIs an expert in their contentGathers and maintains data about academic and behavior performance of studentsAssess content knowledge/skills and learner qualities of studentsAnalyzes their own instructional practices for effectiveness as well as their peersImplements PBIS and Restorative PracticesRegularly conferences with families about student growth and performanceDevelop and implement Individualized Education Programs for students on ongoing progress monitoring probes to assess students growth in areas addressed within implementation of comprehensive related services as outlined in students collaboratively with general education teachers to provide an instructional program aligned to the regular education curriculum and Common Core State modification and accommodations as outlined in students records indicating progress of students growth within each short term benchmark within the progress to parents/caregivers Annual Review of students IEPs and Reevaluations when with Rhode Island Special Education regulations and Federal laws (IDEA).Demonstrates an understanding of school policies and attributes of reliable attendance promptness and Manager Responsibilities:Key: Applies to (T Gen Ed teachers ST Special Ed teacher TP Teaching Partners SS School Social Worker) Identifying the needs of the individual and completing related documentation. (All)Gathering information from other sources such as family members medical providers social workers and educators (if necessary) to form a complete assessment of the eligible individual.(All)Development (and periodic revision) of a specific care plan based on the information collected through the assessment that includes the following: (All)Specifies the goals and actions to address the medical social educational and other services needed by the eligible individual. (All)Includes activities such as ensuring the active participation of the eligible individual and working with the individual (or the individuals authorized health care decision maker) and others to develop those goals. (ST SS)Identifies a course of action to respond to the assessed needs of the eligible individual. (All)Referral and related activities (such as scheduling appointments for the individual) to help the eligible individual obtain needed services including activities that help link the individual with medical social and educational providers or other programs and services that are capable of providing needed services to address identified needs and achieve goals specified in the care plan. 4 Monitoring and followup activities including activities and contacts that are necessary to ensure that the care plan is effectively implemented and adequately addresses the needs of the eligible individual and which may be with the individual family members service providers or other entities or individuals and conducted as frequently as necessary and including at least one annual monitoring to help determine whether the following conditions are met: (ST SS)Services are being furnished in accordance with the individuals care plan. (All) Services in the care plan are adequate. (ST SS)There are changes in the needs or status of the eligible individual. Monitoring and followup activities include making necessary adjustments in the care plan and service arrangements with providers. (SS and ST)SKILLS:Strong communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency in technology and educational toolsAbility to manage a classroom and engage students effectivelyStrong problemsolving and organizational skills