Special Education/Resource Teacher

POSITION: Special Education/Resource Teacher

LOCATION: Rogers High School

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Education

SCHOOL YEAR: 2026/2027

JOB DESCRIPTION:   To devise and implement programs for students who have identified disabilities and 

require specialized instruction, and/or students assigned to their caseload to help them reach grade level benchmarks. To create flexible middle grade programs and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students; to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further education, in accordance with each student’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents, other staff members and administration.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold a valid RI Certificate in Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher, grades 7-12.
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of identified students with special needs.
• Ability to know and utilize technology and communication devices in the teaching and learning process.
• Demonstrate ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, teaching experience, and the interview process.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in implementing Common Core State Standards
• Spanish Bilingual preferred
• Successful completion of the Science of Reading Training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet children’s specific learning profiles, and social needs of students;
• Develops specific individualized goals and objectives to address students at their emotional level;
• Monitor progress with each child in order to differentiate and support academic and social learning;
• Monitor progress with each child at their level to develop standards-based goals and objectives which address the academic and social needs of the student;
• Develops standards-based Individual Education Programs, progress reports, pre-tests and post-tests of student’s academic, social;
• and communication skills;
• Uses a wide range of teaching materials, technology and various approaches to learning;
• Engages parents and students in developing transition goals aligned with interests;
• Establishes, supports, teaches positive school behavior;
• Works as a team member to help students progress;
• Collaborates with other educators and therapists to provide a continuum of service options;
• Conduct assessments of student learning styles and achievement and use results for instructional activities;
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day;
• Uses data collection and assessment to track and document student’s growth; 
• Provides case management and coordination of services;
• Helps parents to understand the specific needs of their children;
• Honors I.D.E.A. and all other applicable regulations
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of education by reading journals and publications, and attending professional meetings, seminars, and workshops;
• Be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or designee at Rogers High School.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers’ Contract.  Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.

Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee.  Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.

Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.