Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher - SecondaryJOB DESCRIPTION- The special educator plans and provides individualized and specialized instruction that is an appropriate and rigorous learning experience for students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings- The professional in this position is responsible for creating a flexible program and learning environment that provides specialized instruction forward students with disabilities such that the students have opportunities to access the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplemental aids accommodations and program modificationsCERTIFICATE / LICENSE REQUIRED:- Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certification as a special educator Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher Grades 7-12ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:- Adheres to the policies and related directives of the South Kingstown School Department- Seeks opportunities for the integration of the curriculum of other disciplines- Promotes the attainment of the Districts Mission Vision and Strategic Plan- Displays strong and deep knowledge of the philosophical foundations and content of the curriculum- Applies current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to deliver specialized instruction- Adheres to special education policies completes relevant paperwork presents assessment data and attends and actively contributes to special education meetings- Plans and prepares lessons to optimize student learning- Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students engaging students in rigorous learning experiences using effective questioning techniques and relating instruction to the students life and to prior and future learning- Designs and implements Transitional Individual Educational Programs that center around students post school goals to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and completes IEP progress reporting in a timely fashion- Reinforces strong student effort and excellent student work products- Facilitates student learning through the use of various collaborative grouping structures that are appropriate to the instructional task- Requires students to regularly engage in high-level activities including but not limited to application and analysis of information- Administers and interprets various types of assessments- Maintains accurate student records as a result of the monitoring of regular formative and summative assessment of curriculum attainment; adjusts instruction for individuals and groups of students- Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding student academic behavioral and social emotional functioning; communicates immediately with both when there are concerns- Considers student voice in establishing and enforcing effective and positive classroom rules and procedures designed to ensure safety and enhance learning- Organizes all facets of the instructional delivery system so that all equipment and instructional tools are ready for use and ensures smooth transitions maximizes time on task and guarantees the efficient distribution of resources- Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws governing children with disabilities- Integrates technology to more effectively deliver the curriculum and specially designed instruction- Communicates high and clear expectations- Assists students in monitoring their own progress and ownership of learning- Contributes to collaborative planning activities- Consults and collaborates regularly and professionally with colleagues students and parents regarding student academic behavioral and social emotional functioning- Takes responsibility for personal professional growth- Participates in school events and in school and/or professional developmentOther Specialized Skills that may be required:- Certified or willing to be certified in Safety Care training- Expertise in the use of progress monitoring tools to track students progress and to guide instruction and services- Familiarity with and ability to use a variety of adaptive technologies- Demonstrated ability and success in working collaboratively with large educational teams

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