Special Education Teacher

About SouthSide Elementary Charter School SouthSide Elementary Charter School is seeking a caring, nurturing, and creative Special Education Teacher to join our team. We are looking for educators who have a growth mindset and a deep commitment to doing whatever it takes to ensure all students are on a path toward college and community leadership. We actively seek a diverse pool of applicants representing a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, including individuals who reflect the rich diversity of the students and families we serve. Our community is looking for candidates who embrace SouthSide’s mission and values and who are committed to building a strong and supportive learning environment for all students. Our Mission SouthSide Elementary Charter School provides a diverse group of Providence kindergarten through fifth-grade students with a solid step toward college and community leadership. Students learn to read, write, think logically, and problem-solve on grade level within a curriculum that emphasizes: Academic rigor Excellence Community engagement All within an extended school day and school year designed to maximize student growth. Our Core Values At SouthSide we believe in: Working relentlessly to ensure every student is on the path to college and community leadership Holding high expectations for every student with an unwavering focus on achievement Using data to drive instruction, including formative assessments, goal setting, and progress monitoring Engaging students in experiential, hands-on learning Embracing a growth mindset and maintaining a solutions-focused approach Understanding the importance of rigor, relevance, and relationships in student learning Job Responsibilities Instruction & Service Delivery Provide specially designed instruction in inclusion, pull-out, and self-contained settings aligned to students’ IEP goals and Rhode Island Core Standards Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) in compliance with IDEA and RIDE regulations Use evidence-based instructional strategies and assistive technology to differentiate instruction for students with mild to significant disabilities Monitor student progress using formative and summative assessments Maintain accurate and timely special education compliance documentation Collaboration & Compliance Co-teach and collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals Support students in the least restrictive environment (LRE) Participate in: IEP meetings, Eligibility/staffing meetings, Three-year re-evaluations, Ensure all documentation meets Rhode Island Special Education Regulations, Serve as the state-mandated special education provider on IEPs Family & Professional Engagement Maintain regular and proactive communication with families to strengthen home–school partnerships Support students’ academic and social-emotional development Engage in ongoing professional learning, including Structured Literacy training aligned with Rhode Island’s Right to Read Act Participate in SouthSide’s Special Education Advisory Committee meetings Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution Valid Rhode Island Special Education Teaching Certification in one of the following: Early Childhood Special Education (PreK–2) Elementary Special Education (Grades 1–6) Demonstrated knowledge of: IDEA federal statutes Rhode Island Special Education Regulations (R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 16-24 and 200-RICR-20-05-1) Strong: Collaboration skills Communication skills Organizational skills Preferred Qualifications Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) Experience supporting multilingual learners in special education settings