A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
Special Education Resource/Pre-K Integrated Classroom Teacher
Newport Public School District
Pell Elementary School - Newport, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Newport Public Schools
Job Details
Job ID:
5867150
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Aug 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
POSITION
Special Education Resource/Pre-K Integrated Classroom Teacher
LOCATION
Pell Elementary
REPORTS TO
Principal and/or Director of Student Services
SCHOOL YEAR
2026/2027
JOB
DESCRIPTION
To devise and implement programs for students who have identified disabilities which prevent them from learning through traditional methods.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and
EXPERIENCE
Hold or be currently eligible for a valid Rhode Island Certification as a Special Educator - Early Childhood Hold or be currently eligible for a valid Rhode Island Certification as a Special Educator - K-8 special education
Evidence of teaching strategies that will address the unique needs of identified Special Education students.
Ability to know and utilize technology in the teaching and learning process.
Demonstrated ability to perform the responsibilities below as evidenced by course work, educational experience, teaching experience, and the interview process.
Completed RIDE training in the RIELDS in order to support preschool students
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, behavioral and/or social-emotional challenges of students and develops specific goals and objectives to address these needs.
Evaluates each student in order to identify the student's current level of functioning and develop goals and objectives, which address the academic, behavioral and social needs of the student.
Develops Individual Education Plans, progress reports, pre- and post-tests for year-end evaluation of student's academic and social progress and conducts functional behavioral assessments to develop standards-based individual education plans.
Makes available a wide range of teaching materials, equipment, reading materials at a variety of academic levels, instructional materials that include career exploration. Has a demonstrated ability to use technology in the teaching and learning process.
Identifies specific learning problems, skill deficiencies, or social adjustment difficulties of students and initiates remediation programs in these areas.
Prepares progress reports and year-end evaluations, administering pre-tests and post-tests as appropriate and necessary.
Knowledgeable of a variety of reading strategies to accommodate students with special needs in the area of reading.
Establishes and maintains standards of individual student behavior and implements positive behavioral supports.
Works as a team member of the special education department to help the students' progress satisfactorily academically and socially.
Provide training, guidance, and supervision to paraeducators
Collaborates with administrators, therapists, social workers, psychologists, teachers, families and other community agency personnel.
Participates in case conferences regarding students with behavioral challenges.
Performs data collection and record keeping functions pertinent to students at the elementary level.
Keeps abreast of federal and state regulations and new developments in the field of elementary special education by reading journals and publications, attending professional meetings, seminars and workshops.
Helps parents to understand the specific problems of educationally disabled students and the goals and operation of the program, apprising them of problems and progress.
Performs such other duties as assigned by the Principal, Director of Student Services or designee.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Ten-month position; appropriate salary/benefits in accordance with the Teachers' Contract. Evaluation in accordance with the process as established by the Rhode Island Department of Education for certified educators.
Applicants are not to approach members of the Newport School Committee. Individual contact between applicants and School Committee members may constitute grounds for disqualifying an application.
Providing Students Opportunities and Access to the World Through Quality Education
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Newport School Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, disability or veteran status.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
