Special Education Inclusion Grades 1-6 (Bilingual Required) Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

Special Education Inclusion Grades 1-6 (Bilingual Required) 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars Central Falls, RI 02863

Position Overview:

The Central Falls School District seeks to hire a talented, knowledgeable, and highly innovative certified educator to fill the Special Education Inclusion position at the Raices Dual Language Academy for the 2025-2026 school year. All CFSD educators are expected to carry out the District’s core values of EQUITY, EMPOWERMENT, and

EXCELLENCE

as they work towards building relationships with students/colleagues, delivering personalized, high-quality instruction, cultivating strong partnerships with our families and community, and meeting all position expectations and District policies. Certified staff is expected to abide by the and the

CFSD/CFTU

collective bargaining agreement policies and procedures. Guided by the District’s , we strive to prepare all students for success!

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in Special Education for Elementary 1-6 required Valid Rhode Island Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Pk-2 preferred Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification in All Grades, ESOL is required. If the applicant does not currently hold this certification, they are required to obtain an emergency certification and complete it within three (3) years or valid Bilingual/Dual Language Certificate. Certificate of Proficiency Level training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy is required Bilingual required. Strong commitment to the District’s core values of Equity, Empowerment, and Excellence Commitment to abiding by all professional teaching standards and policies as outlined by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the District’s policies, procedures, and the CFTU collective bargaining agreement. Under Rhode Island General Law 16-2-18.1, all NEWLY hired employees will be required to obtain a State and National background check (BCI) from the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office prior to the employment start date.

Position Responsibilities and Expectations:

Provide direct instruction and/or support to students with disabilities, tailored to their language of instruction (English and Spanish). Collaborates as part of a teaching team in a collaborative, inclusive model with a special educator, another classroom teacher, a teaching assistant, and other personnel as indicated by student needs and/or IEPs, in addition to being part of his/her grade level team, to differentiate instruction and ensure accessibility of content in both languages. Co-plan and co-teach with bilingual and ESL teachers to align services and supports. Provide daily instruction based on the Common Core Standards, the Central Falls School District’s Curriculum, and each assigned Student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Will implement, develop, and manage students and all of their provided services, including assigned Individualized Education Program (IEP) in accordance with all State and Federal Regulations. Coordinate and implement service delivery with general educators, related services providers, support staff, other special educators, and building administrators. Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students, including language development adaptations for ELLs. Ability to identify new approaches and strategies to learning and teaching that stimulate critical thinking and problem-solving techniques. Assess progress, maintain documentation, monitor student learning/progress, and report as specified in the plan (RtI, 504, Service, IEP, etc). Accommodating the needs of students in various educational environments as indicated in the IEP. Utilize instructional materials, including implementing technology-based interventions that coordinate with district curricula, accommodations, and modifications to implement instruction that addresses students’ goals and skill needs while providing access to grade-level content. Provide appropriate and needed instructional supports and interventions to help students meet their academic goals, accommodating the needs of students in various educational environments as indicated per students’ identified academic goals/needs. Collaborate with students, families, and the educational team to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with Federal and State Regulations. Coordinate/conduct educational re-evaluations, progress reports, and timelines with general educators, related service providers, support staff, other special educators, and building administrators. Utilize instructional materials, including technology-based interventions that coordinate with district curricula, accommodations, and modifications to implement instruction that addresses students’ goals and skill needs while providing access to grade-level content. Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, and personal well-being of all students. Maintain and use adaptive/assistive technology as needed. Develop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications for students, including language development adaptations for ELLs. Uses various assessment information to plan instruction and set all academic goals, plans, activities, and actions on what is in the best interest of each student. Follow all RIDE regulations related to ELL Students with Disabilities, including determining if ELLs with disabilities are eligible to continue as ELLs or to exit from their ELL status and completing and distributing all related paperwork. Ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate information, document students’ reading progress (STAR and other assessments ), and make connections among multiple factors, data points, ideas, learning styles, personalities, and potential solutions to make the best decision possible. Maintain a positive learning environment that promotes the academic, social, and personal well-being of all students. Communicate with families regularly via phone calls, emails, and written correspondence to discuss student performance, attendance, progress, etc. Other duties are deemed necessary by the building administrator.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$55,000.00 – $70,970.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person