Special Educator – Therapeutic Academic Program (TAP) Position Available In Newport, Rhode Island

Special Educator

• Therapeutic Academic Program (TAP) Portsmouth School Department
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Portsmouth, RI Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$41.4K

• $64K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Google Suite Working with people with autism Mid-level Microsoft Office Experience working with students Computer skills Full Job Description

JOB TITLE

Therapeutic Academic Program Special Education Teacher

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of the Therapeutic Academic Program (TAP) Special Educator works to support our students who need SEL support beyond tier 2, to access the general education setting. The special educator plans and provides individualized and specialized instruction that is an appropriate and rigorous learning experience for students with SEL needs as outlined in an IEP or RTI plan, in the school setting. The Therapeutic Academic Program emphasizes collaboration with families, engaging students in their learning, and supporting colleagues with strategies that allow students to access their education successfully.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Adheres to the policies and related directives of the Portsmouth School Department2. Promotes the attainment of the Districts Mission Vision, and Strategic Plan3. Provides direct academic and social/emotional instruction4. Coordinates paraprofessionals working with students throughout the school setting5. Collaborates with general education teachers, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, district BCBA, direct providers, and other special educators6. Designs and implements Individual Educational Programs to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities and completes IEP progress reporting in a timely fashion7. Follows the student IEP and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including the delivery of high-quality services, and the provision of accommodations/modifications for instruction and assessment8. Develops/modifies social, emotional, academic curriculum, and behavioral programs for a wide variety of learning profiles9. Supports the development of and implements Behavior Intervention Plans 10.Manages and de-escalates challenging behaviors11.Collects data using progress monitoring tools and reports student progress to service providers and family12.Provides co-teaching and inclusion support13.Communicates effectively with parent/guardian to support a positive home-school relationship14.Demonstrates the ability to work with students with autism, social/emotional diagnoses, and behavioral challenges 15.Implements a social-emotional curriculum 16.Performance of other job-related duties as assigned by the building Principal or Director of Student Services17.Member of the building safety care team

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED

Must be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as a Secondary Special Education Teacher in Grades 7

• 12 or Special Education 1
• 6 or Special Education K
• 8Safety Cares CertifiedRestorative Practices Training preferredIn accordance with Rhode Islands Right to Read Act, all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading.

Preferred candidates will have completed an approved Right to Read training program or possess current certification of proficiency or awareness. If not already trained, the selected candidate must demonstrate a willingness to complete approved training within their first year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2. Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally10.Move and transport moderately heavy objects

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

1. Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, e-mail, Web applications, and industry-specific technology.2. Clear Criminal Records Check in accordance with

RIGL 16-2-18WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this environment may be loud, depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day and location.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

181 day school year

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the RI Model for Educator Evaluation Support Professionals.