Special Education Teacher Tiverton High School

Position SummaryTiverton High School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Special Education Teacher to support students with disabilities in accessing instruction within an inclusive high school environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in individualized instruction collaboration and compliance with state and federal special education ResponsibilitiesInstruction & Student SupportDeliver specialized instruction in both inclusion and/or pull-out settings based on student needsDifferentiate instruction to support a wide range of learners including students with cognitive academic and social-emotional needsUtilize evidence-based practices to support student growth and progress toward IEP goalsMonitor student progress regularly and adjust instruction accordinglyIEP Development & ComplianceServe as case manager for assigned students ensuring compliance with all Rhode Island Department of Education and IDEA regulationsPrepare and facilitate IEP meetings including development of Present Levels measurable goals and service delivery modelsDevelop and implement transition plans for students ages 14-21 including age-appropriate transition assessments measurable postsecondary goals (education/training employment and independent living when appropriate) and coordinated transition services aligned to student interests and strengthsCoordinate transition planning with families school staff and outside agencies (e.g. adult service providers vocational rehabilitation) to support post-secondary outcomesComplete all required documentation including progress reports and evaluation summaries in a timely and compliant mannerCollaborate with related service providers to ensure coordinated service deliveryCollaboration & CommunicationWork collaboratively with general education teachers to support inclusive practices and co-teaching modelsCommunicate effectively with families maintaining a partnership approach to student supportParticipate in MTSS processes when necessary and contribute to data-driven problem solvingCoordinate with school counselors administrators and outside agencies as appropriateProfessional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in professional development aligned with district initiatives Maintain accurate records and use district systems (e.g. ASPEN) for documentation and reportingUphold Tiverton Public Schools commitment to the Portrait of a Graduate competencies: empathy collaboration responsibility communication and critical thinking

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