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Long Term Sub Teacher - HS Special Education Exceptional Child Services ESL (SY 22-23)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION to fill a temporary vacancy that will finish on that last day of the 2022-2023 school year.

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, the LTS (Long Term Substitute) will gain essential and meaningful teaching experience. Excellent performance in this capacity will position a teacher well to compete for permanent teaching positions in Providence Schools and elsewhere.

Compensation and benefits for this position are equal to the compensation and benefits of a regular teacher including salary according to the Providence teacher salary scale (including during school vacation) on a step determined by previous teaching experience (credit given for experience in accredited schools and/or in a certified capacity). Other benefits include paid sick days, generous health benefits, and paid professional development.


(Contingent upon funding)

Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate special education administrator, the special educator will instruct functional daily living skills and coordinate services for students with moderate to severe language, learning, behavioral and/or social skills deficient consistent with their Individual Educational Programs (IEP) ECS special education teacher will carry the responsibility of educating children with disabilities who are diagnosed with a number of physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

The ECS teacher will work with legally required federal paperwork called an IEP, or Individualized Educational Plan, that outlines the necessary supports, accommodations and goals for an individual child. These goals can encompass both academic and behavioral concerns.

The ECS special education teacher is required to complete the necessary transition assessments, services and supports for the children in their classrooms.

The ECS teacher will also be required to complete all of the necessary reporting and implementation for the R.I. Alternate Assessment. The teacher also directs meetings with parents and staff regarding the planning and making of necessary adjustments throughout the year. In the classroom, the teacher will work with children who can vary from moderate to severe and profound disabilities, using specialized techniques to help them reach their goals. The teacher will also be able to provide and meet the students' personal care and functional goals and objectives.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.

RIDE REQUIREMENTS:

Sp. Ed. PK-12 Severe Profound with ESL

or

All Grades Sp. Ed. - Severe Intellectual Disability Grades PK-12 with ESL

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
  • Collect, complete and analyze ESY data both as written documentation and also input into web-based program.
  • Implement school to home strategies to maintain consistent attendance at ESY program.
  • To implement effective teaching strategies for students with moderate/severe disabilities, including techniques and assistive technology used with the diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental delay (PDD)/PECS and severe behavioral/emotional disability.
  • To implement the AAGSE curriculum in all areas of instruction at the elementary school level for students with severe to profound academic delays.
  • To coordinate Life Skills activities and teaching strategies with teacher assistants and any/all support and related service personnel consistent with their IEP.
  • To coordinate a parent component and work with families of students enrolled in this program for effective carry-over of activities from school to home.
  • To coordinate with appropriate community agencies to provide appropriate social activities for students enrolled in this program
  • To implement all activities related to self-care skills which may include diapering and feeding of students.
  • Any/all duties assigned by the Director of Special Populations or Building Principal.
  • To monitor student progress on all aspect of instruction and goals and objectives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

Experience completing the RIAA is a preferred.

Experience with implementing transition services and experiences preferred.

Knowledge and experience working with students with moderate/severe disabilities including successful experience with PDD students and/or students exhibiting behavioral/emotional issues

Extensive coursework in the area of special education of the severe/profound disabled including the diagnosis of PDD

Knowledge of community resources and wrap-around services for students with mild to severe disabilities

Knowledge of current research and trends on educating students with mild to severe disabilities

Monitor daily student attendance and implement Pro-active Strategies to increase student attendance at ESY.

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).

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

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Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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