The Pawtucket School Department is seeking a special educator for a specialized classroom (SID) grades 6-8.EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide specialized and individualized instruction for students with disabilities, consistent state education requirements and the students IEP.Positive professional and respectful conduct when communicating with professionals, students and parents.On-going documentation of student progress, lesson planning and communication with both parents and professionalsParticipate in developing schedules for assigned caseload of students to insure that all services required in the students IEP are accessed. Development of IEPs for students in accordance with the IDEA, based on student evaluation results and student individualized need.Serve as a leader of the IEP team for assigned student caseload.Attendance and participation in Common Planning meetings with other members of the faculty. Communicates effectively with the school community, parents and administrators. Works collaboratively with teachers, support personnel, parents and administrators in advocating for students and providing necessary accommodations and modifications, as outlined in students IEPs. Attends school and district-level meetings and completes other related activities as required by the AdministrationMaintains accurate and timely special education and student records. Collaborates effectively, with teams of professionals, students and parents, to problem-solve and resolve ongoing student concerns.Participate as a member of the evaluation and RTI teams, as pertains to assigned student caseload. Monitor student progress on IEPs, Behavior Plans, and Common Core standards and reports progress in a timely and effective manner to other members of the school team and parents. Attendance in all mandated Professional Development opportunities.Assumes other responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director or Building Principal.IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:Common Core Standards and NECAP/PARCC assessment.The related laws of Rhode Island, as they relate to IDEA and ADA requirements, regulations and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education; Instructional materials and their relationship to program goals and objectives; Principles of effective management and evaluation of instruction;Principles of learning; principles of effective instruction; Assessment administration and use, both formative and summative;School accountability;Data analysis techniques;Response to intervention (academic and behavioral);Professional learning community organization and protocols;SKILLED AT: Public speaking; writing; listening; problem-solving; dispute resolution and providing direction; Working with individuals and groups; Research and data analysis; Interpersonal skills; Teaching and presenting;Use of instructional technology;Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques; Being innovative and working with little direction;Leadership; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; LICENSE/CERTIFICATE:Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers license;RI teaching certificate in the area of All Grades Special Education Severe Intellectual Disability Teacher CertificationDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in working with students from urban areaDesire to work with middle school students and young adults. Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional challenges.Experience with diversity preferred.Successful experience teaching.COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:Full PSD benefits package.Salary will be that of teacher and commensurate with experience. Full PSD compensation package.Requirement to work some of their required days in the summer for training.Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.