Preschool Special Education Teacher Balance 25-26 SY Only

Westerly, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher	Location: Inclusionary Preschool - Babcock Hal
Class Title: Temporary - Exempt-Balance 25-26 SY Only	Effective Date:04/02/26
Salary Range:$51181 - $93849	Hours per week:Full Time

General Statement: Westerly Public Schools seeks a highly effective preschool dual certified special educator/early childhood teacher to join our Inclusionary PreKindergarten program. The successful candidate will have the skill set to create a safe learning environment where all students are engaged in learning at their readiness level towards RI Early Learning Standards.

Responsibilities:

Designs and implements instruction that develops communication skills motor skills social emotional skills and academic learning skills.
Provides small group instruction to students to meet their individualized IEP goals.
Ensures compliance with all special education regulations.
Writes and implements goals and objectives consistent with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provides timely and regular progress reports on student development.
Conducts educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.
Regularly assesses and collects data as needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings as a core team member ensuring parents are active participants in the development of goals and objectives for their child.
Provides timely and regular progress reports on student development and adjusts instruction based on regular assessments.
Collaborates as a team member within preschool in supporting other staff members in responding to students needs.
Supervises paraprofessionals through specific expectations and feedback.
Design and implement age-appropriate lessons aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards. This includes teaching foundational skills in literacy numeracy social-emotional development and motor skills.
Establish routines and a safe learning environment that encourages exploration play-based learning and social interaction.
Regularly monitor and document student progress toward developmental milestones and adjust instruction to meet the diverse interests and learning styles of the children.
Establish and maintain regular positive communication with families regarding student progress achievements and challenges through multiple channels
Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to develop their early learning skills.
Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration is preferred.
- Experience with integrated preschool instruction preferred.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree from a recognized and accredited college or university.
- Masters Degree in Special Education is preferred.
Certification & Licensing:
- Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.

Required Experience:

Job Title:Integrated Preschool Special Education TeacherLocation: Inclusionary Preschool - Babcock HalClass Title: Temporary - Exempt-Balance 25-26 SY OnlyEffective Date:04/02/26Salary Range:$51181 - $93849Hours per week:Full TimeGeneral Statement: Westerly Public Schools seeks a highly effective pr...

Job Title:Integrated Preschool Special Education Teacher	Location: Inclusionary Preschool - Babcock Hal
Class Title: Temporary - Exempt-Balance 25-26 SY Only	Effective Date:04/02/26
Salary Range:$51181 - $93849	Hours per week:Full Time

Responsibilities:

Designs and implements instruction that develops communication skills motor skills social emotional skills and academic learning skills.
Provides small group instruction to students to meet their individualized IEP goals.
Ensures compliance with all special education regulations.
Writes and implements goals and objectives consistent with students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and provides timely and regular progress reports on student development.
Conducts educational evaluations to determine special education eligibility.
Regularly assesses and collects data as needed to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
Facilitate and participate in IEP meetings as a core team member ensuring parents are active participants in the development of goals and objectives for their child.
Provides timely and regular progress reports on student development and adjusts instruction based on regular assessments.
Collaborates as a team member within preschool in supporting other staff members in responding to students needs.
Supervises paraprofessionals through specific expectations and feedback.
Design and implement age-appropriate lessons aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards. This includes teaching foundational skills in literacy numeracy social-emotional development and motor skills.
Establish routines and a safe learning environment that encourages exploration play-based learning and social interaction.
Regularly monitor and document student progress toward developmental milestones and adjust instruction to meet the diverse interests and learning styles of the children.
Establish and maintain regular positive communication with families regarding student progress achievements and challenges through multiple channels
Can convey content in creative and engaging ways that align to standards.
Scaffolds and differentiates instruction in order for all students to develop their early learning skills.
Seeks to participate in and contribute to a collaborative adult learning community.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years successful experience in teaching or administration is preferred.
- Experience with integrated preschool instruction preferred.
Education:
- Bachelors Degree from a recognized and accredited college or university.
- Masters Degree in Special Education is preferred.
Certification & Licensing:
- Must meet the current RI Department of Education requirements and or certifications.

Required Experience: