Job Title: ESY Special Education Teachers
Location: District
Class Title: Non Exempt
Effective Date: 07/06/2026
Salary Range: Per Diem
FTE: 0.4
Please Note: This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education postion dependent on grant funding.
Dates: July 6th - July 30th
Job Summary: This position will provide direct service to the needs of special education student and assess student current levels of performance for progress notes.
Responsibilities:
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Provides direct service to the needs of special education students.
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Prepares reports of formal and informal assessments.
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Attends and participates in evaluation team meetings.
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Administers a variety of standardized tests.
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Prepares and maintains documentation for Case Management.
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Participates in the IEP process, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
- Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
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Helps students overcome behavioral challenges.
Knowledge, skills and capabilities:
- Use of an Asset based team approach and strong collaboration with mental health professionals, general education and district staff
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Demonstrated ability to write legally sound and educationally meaningful IEPs.
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Implement evidence based instructional practices designed to address Common Core and SEL Standards
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Ability to provide Specialized Instruction to identified students in a resource and inclusionary model
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positively oriented, safe learning environment
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Strong communication skills
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Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Regulations
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Experience with students who exhibit high levels of anxiety, attention and behavioral needs
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Demonstrates knowledge of trauma sensitive strategies and cultural competence
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Demonstrates ability to motivate students using positive acknowledgements and personal interest.
Qualifications:
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Experience:
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Case Management; ability to write IEPs, FBAs and behavior intervention plans.
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Must be able to provide direct service to students both in and out of the classroom.
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Must be able to physically provide classroom control.
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Education:
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Bachelor’s Degree required.
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Certification & Licensing:
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Must hold a RI Department of Education special education certification.
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Physical Requirements:
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Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.
