JOB DESCRIPTION

This position contains 5 extra days

Job Goal: To Provide school-based support for implementation of the RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities and of the district academic and behavioral interventions and to increase student achievement by enhanced instructional delivery and job embedded staff development.

Job Specification: The position requires a Special Education Intervention Specialist to work with classroom teachers, assisting them with the full implementation of the district's initiatives as it pertains to students with disabilities and IEP development. The position entails providing school based support to secondary teachers and students, providing on site and district level professional development on transition IEP development, differentiating instruction, data analysis for improved student achievement and the implementation of RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities ensuring that the appropriate supports for teachers and students are in place.

Knowledge and implementation of academic assessments, progress monitoring tools in order to complete a comprehensive evaluation that diagnostically meet the needs of our students. Knowledge of response to intervention as well as current research based strategies and interventions as they relate to both academic and behavioral needs. The special Education Intervention Specialist will be under the immediate supervision of the Secondary Manager of Specialized Instruction and Services.

Assignments will be based on district and school needs.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of highly successful classroom teaching experience in special education required.
  
  RIDE REQUIREMENTS

Elem. Sp. Ed. 1-6 and Elem. 1-6 or Elem./Mid. Sp. Ed. K-8

or

Sec. Grades Sp. Ed. Teacher, Gr. 7-12 with Any Sec. Content

or

Mid./Sec. Sp. Ed. 7-12

ESL Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

Collaborate with school and district level staff to continuously improve the academic achievement of students with disabilities.

• Design and deliver research based professional development for secondary teachers in differentiating instruction, IEP development/Maps/CDPs, and the implementation of the RI regulations governing students with disabilities.
• Assist teachers in the preparation, planning, and writing of Transition IEPs, CDPs, and Maps that best meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Conduct student assessments that provide a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of student strengths and needs.
• Interpret and analyze data to complete intervention plans and individualized educational planning and development.
• Assist teachers with the implementation of response to Intervention framework.
• Collaborate with adult agency providers (ORS, BHDDH...)
• Attend professional development and specified training to enhance skills.
• Work collaboratively with community and social service agencies to enhance student learning and transition to school.
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction and planning for lessons when appropriate as well as developing daily schedules/routines.
• Support teams in developing procedures for special education related areas including, but not limited to manifestations, new referrals, re-evaluations, etc.
• Manage files and input IEP and evaluation compliance information into the district's computer management system.
• Monitor compliance and report any issues or concerns to the direct supervisor.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by special education supervisor/administrator.
• Special Education Specialist will report to directly to the Special Education Directors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance for the purpose of enabling teachers to improve their practice.
• Knowledge of reading and behavioral interventions
• Knowledge of "teacher as coach practices" (e.g. demonstration lessons, observations, communication skills)
• Knowledge of RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of differentiating instruction and Response to Intervention process.
• Conduct and/or attend professional development sessions after school and during the summer.
• Knowledge of Common Core and Essential Elements as pertinent to level.
• Knowledge of Implementation and analysis of District assessment tools
• Knowledge of PBIS and its implementation
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Bilingual Preferred
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).