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Intregrated Preschool Teacher (One Year Only) Scituate School Department (RI) Hope, RI Job Details Full-time 7 hours ago Qualifications Learning technology Full Job Description Application ProcedureThe Scituate School Department actively seeks applications from the most capable, professional candidates.
Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person: 1. W-4 2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office) 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.
About Scituate, Rhode IslandNestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Islands largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.
More About the Scituate School DepartmentThe Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK5), Scituate Middle School (grades 68), and Scituate High School (grades 912). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituates schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.
The successful candidate will design engaging learning experiences aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) while supporting children's cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, communication, adaptive, motor, social-emotional, and physical development. Through purposeful play, intentional instruction, authentic assessment, and inclusive practices, the teacher will foster school readiness and meaningful growth for every child.
The successful candidate will implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices using The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS). The ideal candidate will build strong partnerships with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and community partners while contributing to the district's commitment to high-quality early childhood programming and continuous improvement through Rhode Island's BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Instruction and LearningPlan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) and district curriculum.
Design engaging learning experiences that promote purposeful play, exploration, inquiry, creativity, language development, problem-solving, and school readiness.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction based on children's developmental needs, assessment data, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Deliver specially designed instruction and implement accommodations, modifications, and evidence-based interventions for students receiving special education services.
Utilize evidence-based early childhood instructional practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and inclusive teaching strategies to ensure equitable access to learning.
Foster children's communication, language, early literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, self-regulation, adaptive behavior, social-emotional development, and positive approaches to learning.
Create rich classroom learning environments that encourage exploration, independence, collaboration, creativity, and positive peer interactions.
Integrate literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, movement, music, art, technology, and outdoor learning experiences throughout the instructional day.
Support children's independence, self-help skills, confidence, resilience, and successful transition to kindergarten.
Special Education Case ManagementServe as the IEP case manager for assigned students receiving special education services.
Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA, Rhode Island regulations, and district procedures.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all accommodations, modifications, related services, and specially designed instruction identified within each student's IEP.Schedule, facilitate, and participate in IEP Team meetings, eligibility meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and transition planning.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to IEP compliance, progress monitoring, service delivery, and state reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education timelines and procedural requirements.
Assessment and Data-Informed PracticeUtilize authentic assessment, developmental screening, observation, curriculum-based assessment, progress monitoring, and formative assessment to monitor children's development and learning.
Analyze developmental, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data to inform instructional planning and individualized supports.
Use assessment results to develop flexible instructional groups, interventions, and enrichment opportunities.
Monitor progress toward IEP goals and communicate student progress regularly with families and educational team members.
Maintain accurate records related to developmental milestones, assessment results, student progress, and special education documentation.
Utilize Teaching Strategies GOLD, authentic assessment, developmental screening, observations, curriculum-based assessments, and progress monitoring to monitor child development and guide instruction. Collaboration and Student SupportEstablish strong partnerships with families as active participants in supporting children's learning, development, and well-being.
Collaborate closely with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, behavior specialists, nurses, early childhood specialists, and other related service providers.
Coordinate related services within the classroom to ensure integrated and seamless service delivery.
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, support, and direction to assigned paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional plans, accommodations, behavioral supports, personal care needs, and classroom routines.
Collaborate with paraprofessionals to promote children's independence, engagement, communication, and successful participation throughout the school day.
Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), MTSS, preschool transition planning, multidisciplinary team meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with community agencies, Early Intervention providers, and receiving kindergarten teams to ensure successful student transitions.
Learning EnvironmentCreate and maintain a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive classroom environment where all children are welcomed, valued, and respected.
Foster positive relationships that support children's social-emotional development, communication, self-regulation, resilience, independence, and confidence.
Develop predictable classroom routines that encourage exploration, communication, collaboration, creativity, and positive behavior.
Promote equitable participation and meaningful inclusion for children with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, communication, and physical needs.
Build a classroom culture that reflects high expectations, family engagement, belonging, and respect for every learner.
Provide instructional leadership within the integrated preschool classroom while supervising and supporting assigned paraprofessionals and coordinating the delivery of related services. Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain compliance with all federal, state, and district early childhood and special education laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participate in ongoing professional learning related to early childhood education, inclusive practices, child development, special education, and evidence-based instructional practices.
Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and district policies.
Collaborate as an active member of the school's Professional Learning Community.
Support district initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, MTSS, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Support the district's commitment to high-quality early childhood programming and continuous quality improvement aligned with Rhode Island's BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Coordinate transition planning for students entering preschool and transitioning to kindergarten in collaboration with families, Child Outreach, Early Intervention, receiving schools, and related service providers. Participate in ongoing professional learning required to support Rhode Island BrightStars quality standards, inclusive preschool practices, curriculum implementation, assessment, and continuous program improvement. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent/designee.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Scituate School Department does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857
Please apply through SchoolSpring.com. In order to be considered, you must submit a complete SchoolSpring application. Incomplete SchoolSpring applications will not be considered. If selected for hire, you will be required to provide the following items in person: 1. W-4 2. Federal BCI (Done through your local police department or State Attorney General's Office) 3. I-9 (Must be filled out in person). Please bring appropriate documentation.
About Scituate, Rhode IslandNestled in northwestern Rhode Island, just 12 miles west of Providence, Scituate is a scenic, historic town of about 10,300 residents. It is known for its rolling woodlands, pristine lakes and reservoirs, classic New England charm, and the Scituate Reservoir, Rhode Islands largest source of drinking water. The community maintains a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that balances rural tranquility with easy access to nearby cultural and economic opportunities and takes pride in its heritage, natural beauty, and high-quality schools.
More About the Scituate School DepartmentThe Scituate School Department is a public school district serving approximately 1,200 students across five schools: three elementary schools (Clayville, Hope, and North Scituate Elementary Schools, PreK5), Scituate Middle School (grades 68), and Scituate High School (grades 912). Our dedicated educators, support staff, and administrators work as a professional learning community, sharing responsibility to ensure that every student is engaged, challenged, and supported in reaching their full potential. With about 150 certified and non-certified staff members, Scituates schools provide a personalized educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation, and strong community connections. We are committed to college and career readiness, social-emotional well-being, inclusive learning environments, and close partnerships with families and the wider community. For additional information, please visit www.scituateschoolsri.net. We invite you to explore our schools, meet our learning community, and discover why Scituate is such a special place to work and learn.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Scituate School Department seeks a collaborative, student-centered Integrated Preschool Teacher to lead a high-quality, inclusive preschool classroom where children with and without disabilities learn together in a developmentally appropriate environment. This unique position serves as both the general education preschool teacher and the special education teacher, providing high-quality early childhood instruction while ensuring students with disabilities receive the specially designed instruction, related supports, and services identified in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).The Integrated Preschool Teacher serves as the IEP case manager for assigned students, coordinating special education services, developing and monitoring Individualized Education Programs, collaborating with families and multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and district special education requirements.The successful candidate will design engaging learning experiences aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) while supporting children's cognitive, language, literacy, mathematics, communication, adaptive, motor, social-emotional, and physical development. Through purposeful play, intentional instruction, authentic assessment, and inclusive practices, the teacher will foster school readiness and meaningful growth for every child.
The successful candidate will implement developmentally appropriate instructional practices using The Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS). The ideal candidate will build strong partnerships with families, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and community partners while contributing to the district's commitment to high-quality early childhood programming and continuous improvement through Rhode Island's BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Instruction and LearningPlan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) and district curriculum.
Design engaging learning experiences that promote purposeful play, exploration, inquiry, creativity, language development, problem-solving, and school readiness.
Provide whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction based on children's developmental needs, assessment data, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Deliver specially designed instruction and implement accommodations, modifications, and evidence-based interventions for students receiving special education services.
Utilize evidence-based early childhood instructional practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiated instruction, and inclusive teaching strategies to ensure equitable access to learning.
Foster children's communication, language, early literacy, numeracy, executive functioning, self-regulation, adaptive behavior, social-emotional development, and positive approaches to learning.
Create rich classroom learning environments that encourage exploration, independence, collaboration, creativity, and positive peer interactions.
Integrate literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, movement, music, art, technology, and outdoor learning experiences throughout the instructional day.
Support children's independence, self-help skills, confidence, resilience, and successful transition to kindergarten.
Special Education Case ManagementServe as the IEP case manager for assigned students receiving special education services.
Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA, Rhode Island regulations, and district procedures.
Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all accommodations, modifications, related services, and specially designed instruction identified within each student's IEP.Schedule, facilitate, and participate in IEP Team meetings, eligibility meetings, annual reviews, reevaluations, and transition planning.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to IEP compliance, progress monitoring, service delivery, and state reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district special education timelines and procedural requirements.
Assessment and Data-Informed PracticeUtilize authentic assessment, developmental screening, observation, curriculum-based assessment, progress monitoring, and formative assessment to monitor children's development and learning.
Analyze developmental, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional data to inform instructional planning and individualized supports.
Use assessment results to develop flexible instructional groups, interventions, and enrichment opportunities.
Monitor progress toward IEP goals and communicate student progress regularly with families and educational team members.
Maintain accurate records related to developmental milestones, assessment results, student progress, and special education documentation.
Utilize Teaching Strategies GOLD, authentic assessment, developmental screening, observations, curriculum-based assessments, and progress monitoring to monitor child development and guide instruction. Collaboration and Student SupportEstablish strong partnerships with families as active participants in supporting children's learning, development, and well-being.
Collaborate closely with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, school psychologists, behavior specialists, nurses, early childhood specialists, and other related service providers.
Coordinate related services within the classroom to ensure integrated and seamless service delivery.
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, support, and direction to assigned paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of instructional plans, accommodations, behavioral supports, personal care needs, and classroom routines.
Collaborate with paraprofessionals to promote children's independence, engagement, communication, and successful participation throughout the school day.
Participate actively in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), MTSS, preschool transition planning, multidisciplinary team meetings, and school improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with community agencies, Early Intervention providers, and receiving kindergarten teams to ensure successful student transitions.
Learning EnvironmentCreate and maintain a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive classroom environment where all children are welcomed, valued, and respected.
Foster positive relationships that support children's social-emotional development, communication, self-regulation, resilience, independence, and confidence.
Develop predictable classroom routines that encourage exploration, communication, collaboration, creativity, and positive behavior.
Promote equitable participation and meaningful inclusion for children with diverse learning, developmental, behavioral, communication, and physical needs.
Build a classroom culture that reflects high expectations, family engagement, belonging, and respect for every learner.
Provide instructional leadership within the integrated preschool classroom while supervising and supporting assigned paraprofessionals and coordinating the delivery of related services. Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain compliance with all federal, state, and district early childhood and special education laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participate in ongoing professional learning related to early childhood education, inclusive practices, child development, special education, and evidence-based instructional practices.
Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, and district policies.
Collaborate as an active member of the school's Professional Learning Community.
Support district initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, MTSS, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Support the district's commitment to high-quality early childhood programming and continuous quality improvement aligned with Rhode Island's BrightStars Quality Rating and Improvement System.
Coordinate transition planning for students entering preschool and transitioning to kindergarten in collaboration with families, Child Outreach, Early Intervention, receiving schools, and related service providers. Participate in ongoing professional learning required to support Rhode Island BrightStars quality standards, inclusive preschool practices, curriculum implementation, assessment, and continuous program improvement. Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent/designee.
Equal Employment OpportunityThe Scituate School Department does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation, or disability in any of its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact: Equal Employment Officer P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, RI 02857