Severe and Profound Special Education Teacher – East Greenwich High School Position Available In Kent, Rhode Island

Severe and Profound Special Education Teacher•East Greenwich High School
East Greenwich Schools
East Greenwich High School•East Greenwich, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board
Job Details

Job ID:

5233830

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2025
Job Description
East Greenwich Public Schools seeks a highly qualified Special Education Severe and Profound Teacher.
Must hold RIDE Certifications in:
All Grades Special Education•Severe Intellectual Disabilities and
Middle/Secondary Special Education Teacher Grades 7-12
The successful candidate will have the skill set to create a safe learning environment where all students are engaged in learning at their readiness level.
Responsibilities include:
Develops, plans, implements, and reviews structured Individualized Education Plans (IEPS) in accordance with state and federal regulations for all students on the teacher’s caseload.
Adheres to all timeline dates, procedures, necessary paperwork, classroom organization, and case management in accordance with state and federal regulations governing students with disabilities.
Supervises support staff within the classroom setting, and maintains routines, lessons, and all programming for all students on the teacher’s caseload.
Designs, implements, and collects data on behavioral programs, that are individualized for each student and provides research-based behavioral interventions and social/emotional support to all students on the Teacher’s caseload.
Effectively works with students who are experiencing mental health/behavioral issues across settings and effectively communicates with support staff, building administration, and related service providers regarding these issues.
Utilizes de-escalation strategies with students in moments of crisis and accurately and promptly reports all incidents of behavioral escalation to the building principal, necessary related service providers, support staff, and the parents.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and works collaboratively with each student’s general education teacher, support staff, related service providers, and parents.
Serves as a case manager for all assigned students.
Provides ongoing communication to parents and other members of each student’s team regarding progress.
Develops and manages a schedule of teaching activities and maintains current student records, including day-to-day data related to learning and behavior.
Maintains confidentiality regarding pupil status and student records unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
Utilizes technology to facilitate student learning, such as web-based educational programs and virtual learning programs.
Facilitates smooth student interactions across settings.
Knowledge of or training in a crisis management curriculum such as Safety Care preferred.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
The capability of responding simultaneously to a variety of needs for students and staff while maintaining a high degree of sensitivity to individual needs.
Ability to interact with students, staff, and members of the community in a pleasing and positive manner.
Ability to effectively handle issues utilizing a personable problem-solving approach.
Capable of working collegially with all levels of administration, staff, families, caregivers, and outside providers as needed. Function as a critical member of the de-escalation team.
Ability to prioritize the needs and requests of students and staff within the school setting and respond in a professional and efficient manner.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
Tools & Equipment Used
Technological proficiency in major computer software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher), Google Calendar, Google platform, SAMS and Aspen. and ability to learn operation of state assessment online testing software.

Position Type:

Full-time