Long Term Special Education Substitute Per Diem Teacher

Coventry Public Schools Job DescriptionJob Title: Anticipated Long Term Special Education TeacherReports To: Building Principal and/or Special Education DirectorsPrimary Function:The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing specialized instruction to students with disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This role involves designing and delivering differentiated instruction collaborating with school staff and families managing IEP processes and ensuring compliance with all state and federal special education regulations. The special education teacher is required to support students social/emotional and intellectual Qualifications:>Bachelors Degree in Special Education specific to position posted>Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certification as a special educator in the area of the position posted>Basic knowledge of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and state special education regulations>Demonstrated ability to write effective data-driven IEPs>Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills>Experience working with students with a range of disabilities including learning disabilities autism spectrum disorders emotional/behavioral disorders and developmental delays is preferred >Candidate must be in good standing including attendance professionalism and evaluation in previous position Terms and Conditions of Employment:The position is full-time in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the School Committee. Work year salary and benefits are in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable employment contract and School Committee Responsibilities:Instruction and Program Development>Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each students specific needs and learning goals>Deliver instruction in various settings (inclusive classroom resource room or self-contained classroom in accordance with the position) using research-based strategies and accommodations>Provide direct instruction in academic functional and/or behavioral skills based on student needs>Administer assessments to gather data for progress monitoring IEP development and instructional planningStudent Support Services>Support student growth and development in all areas including communication gross and fine motor skills social-emotional development and academics. >Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals and objectives; report progress to families and the IEP team>Must be willing to develop and implement behavioral and support plans in conjunction with school psychologists/social workers as needed>Participate in eligibility meetings IEP meetings parent conferences and team meetingsCollaboration and Teaming>Collaborate with general education teachers related service providers support staff and administrators to implement IEPs effectively>Willing to develop and maintain strong working relationships with families>Provide supervision and direction to paraprofessionals or support staff assigned to the classroom>Engage in ongoing professional development as provided by the district to stay current with best practices and legal mandates in special educationCompliance and Administrative Responsibilities>Maintain accurate organized records in compliance with district state and federal guidelines including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act>Monthly Medicaid Case Management logging for services provided>Must comply with the Rhode Island Right to Read Act requiring educators to exhibit proficiency or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured LiteracyAdditional Information:>The primary difference between Inclusion and Intensive settings is determined by the amount of specialized service time and the level of student Functions and Work Conditions:The essential functions of this position require the ability to communicate effectively instruct and supervise students and perform duties in a dynamic school environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard to view a computer screen and to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust employee is frequently required to bend stoop kneel reach with hands and arms grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move from location to location lift items weighing up to 30 pounds and may need to respond to behavioral situations as required by the :Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement on Evaluation of Professional -Discrimination Statement:The Coventry Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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