Description

PLACEMENT: Upper School

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education/Program Administrator

WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: 185 day school year

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Special Educator and other subject area teachers to provide instruction to students using the Common Core Standards
• Implement and follow students Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans
• Attend IEP and other meetings to present students’ current levels of performance and identify future needs as requested
• Work with educators and other staff to develop structures and procedures that will enable students with social/emotional and mental health needs to succeed in school and in the community
• Implement, modify, and report on those procedures for identified students
• Collect data as needed to monitor efficacy of individual behavioral programs
• Communicate expectations and outcomes to students, staff and families on a regular basis
• Work directly with students at-risk to help them develop appropriate coping strategies and conflict resolution skills
• Provide support to staff and students in the event of a safety-related incident, including, when necessary, the use of appropriate physical intervention
• Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals
• Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education/Program Administrator

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification or eligible for certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education in Secondary Math grades 7-12; additional certification in Special Education preferred
• Knowledge of, and experience with multiple teaching techniques and methods to modify classroom instruction to meet students’ needs
• Experience using technology in the classroom to enhance student learning
• Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment
• Training and competency in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or ability to successfully complete training upon being hired

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer