Long-term Substitute position Special Ed. TeacherMust be RI Certified Narragansett School System TITLE:Secondary Special Education Teacher JOB DESCRIPTION:The special educator plans and provides for appropriate rigorous learning experiences for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings. The professional in this position is responsible for implementing the IEP and providing specially designed instruction in the least restrictive environment such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids accommodations and other needed QUALIFICATIONS:Certification as a Special Educator. Appropriate certification for the grade levels assigned (Secondary)Experience as a special education teacher at the secondary level. Successful direct experience with children exhibiting academic social emotional and behavioral challenges. Understanding of critical practices and systems of positive behavior support. Experience with providing specially designed instruction in the general education of successful engagement with families. Knowledge of state and federal special education eligibility criteria. Knowledge of special education laws and regulations and willingness to implement the special education process. Conducting transition assessments and developing transition plansExperience with the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs. OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Strong verbal and written communication skills. Capable of responding simultaneously to a variety of requests from families staff and administration. Sensitivity to students academic social emotional and behavioral and flexibility to develop successful services for student academic to interact with students families staff and administration and effectively handle issues utilizing a problem solving approach. Capable of working collegially with staff and administration. Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students families staff and administration within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner. Demonstrated proficiency in Google applications.