Special Education Resource Teacher

About the Employer

Special Education Teacher (Resource) - Cole Middle School

Job Title

East Greenwich Public Schools seeks a highly qualified certified special education resource teacher for Cole Middle School. 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.

Responsibilities

Develops, Plans, Implements, and Reviews Structured Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Develops, plans, implements, and reviews structured individualized education plans (IEPs) in accordance with state and federal regulations for all students on the teacher’s caseload.

Adheres to Timeline Dates, Procedures, Necessary Paperwork, Classroom Organization, and Case Management

Adheres to all timeline dates, procedures, necessary paperwork, classroom organization, and case management in accordance with state and federal regulations governing students with disabilities.

Supervises Support Staff and Maintains Routines, Lessons, and Programming

Supervises support staff within the classroom setting, and maintains routines, lessons, and all programming for all students on the teacher’s caseload.

Designs, Implements, and Collects Data on Behavioral Programs

Designs, implements, and collects data on behavioral programs, that are individualized for each student and provides research-based behavioral interventions and social/emotional support to all students on the teacher’s caseload.

Communicates with Support Staff, Building Administration, and Related Service Providers

Effectively works with students who are experiencing mental health/behavioral issues across settings and effectively communicates with support staff, building administration, and related service providers regarding these issues.

Utilizes De-escalation Strategies and Reports Incidents

Utilizes de-escalation strategies with students in moments of crisis and accurately and promptly reports all incidents of behavioral escalation to the building principal, necessary related service providers, support staff, and the parents.

Demonstrates Effective Communication Skills and Collaborates with Teams

Demonstrates effective communication skills and works collaboratively with each student’s general education teacher, support staff, related service providers, and parents.

Serves as a Case Manager for Assigned Students

Serves as a case manager for all assigned students.

Provides Ongoing Communication to Parents and Manages Student Records

Provides ongoing communication to parents and other members of each student’s team regarding progress. Develops and manages a schedule of teaching activities and maintains current student records including day to day data related to learning and behavior.

Maintains Confidentiality and Utilizes Technology

Maintains confidentiality regarding pupil status and student records unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law. Utilizes technology to facilitate student learning, such as web-based educational programs and virtual learning programs.

Facilitates Smooth Student Interactions Across Settings

Facilitates smooth student interactions across settings.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.