ESY Special Education Teachers

ESY Special Education Teachers Westerly Public Schools (RI) District - Westerly, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Westerly Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5620975

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Apr 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 6, 2026 Job Description

Job Title:

ESY Special Education Teachers Location:

District

Class Title:

Non Exempt Effective Date:

07/06/2026

Salary Range:

Per Diem FTE:

0.4

Please Note:

This is an anticipated Extended School Year (ESY) Special Education postion dependent on grant funding.

Dates:

July 6th - July 30th

Job Summary:

This position will provide direct service to the needs of special education student and assess student current levels of performance for progress notes.

Responsibilities:

Provides direct service to the needs of special education students. Prepares reports of formal and informal assessments. Attends and participates in evaluation team meetings. Administers a variety of standardized tests. Prepares and maintains documentation for Case Management. Participates in the IEP process, FBAs and behavior intervention plans. Provides direct service to students both in and out of the classroom. Helps students overcome behavioral challenges. Knowledge, skills and capabilities: Use of an Asset based team approach and strong collaboration with mental health professionals, general education and district staff Demonstrated ability to write legally sound and educationally meaningful IEPs. Implement evidence based instructional practices designed to address Common Core and SEL Standards Ability to provide Specialized Instruction to identified students in a resource and inclusionary model Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positively oriented, safe learning environment Strong communication skills Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Regulations Experience with students who exhibit high levels of anxiety, attention and behavioral needs Demonstrates knowledge of trauma sensitive strategies and cultural competence Demonstrates ability to motivate students using positive acknowledgements and personal interest.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Case Management; ability to write IEPs, FBAs and behavior intervention plans. Must be able to provide direct service to students both in and out of the classroom. Must be able to physically provide classroom control.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree required.

Certification & Licensing:

Must hold a RI Department of Education special education certification.

Physical Requirements:

Walk, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 45lbs.

Position Type:

Part-Time