Teacher - Early Childhood Pre-K Special Education (SY 26-27)

About the role

The Providence Public Schools District (PPSD) seeks an exceptional EARLY CHILDHOOD PRE-K SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPED) teacher who is highly qualified and skilled to join our community of teachers, students, and stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who seek a challenging yet rewarding teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate district curriculum which is aligned with the Rhode Island State Standards.
• Provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities in various settings aligned to goals and objectives of the students’ IEPs.
• Work and teach collaboratively with the general education teachers and paraprofessionals utilizing the co-teaching model, sharing planning and instructional responsibility for all students to create the least restrictive environment.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities within regulatory timelines.
• Complete quarterly progress reports per RI Regulations and ensure that the goals and objectives of their students’ IEPs are implemented.
• Create and maintain a positive, orderly, and academically focused learning condition in the instructional environment.
• Provide a classroom management/discipline plan ensuring safety at all times.
• Develop and implement behavioral intervention plans as identified by student need.
• Integrate technology into the instructional program.
• Provide individual and group interventions to students in the Response to Intervention Process.
• Implement scientifically-based instruction to support the unique academic, social, and behavioral needs of students as appropriate.
• Collect, administer and report progress monitoring data for all student goals.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local mandates in special education.
• Schedule and case manage three (3) year re-evaluations for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.
• Conduct, implements and develop alternate assessments consistent with RIDE regulations.
• Participate in district and school-based professional development activities.
• Maintain a web based portfolio and outcomes data on all of the children assigned to the pre-k class.
• Develop and provide daily, authentic pre-k learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards for all students.
• Utilize positive behavioral supports as appropriate.
• Work professionally with administrators, staff, parents, and community.
• Provide differentiated, developmentally appropriate pre-k learning experiences aligned with the RI Early Learning Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in the applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. RIDE Certification Requirements: Early Childhood Education Teachers, Grades PK-3. Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, Birth through Grade 3. ESL Certification Preferred.