JOB DESCRIPTION
(Contingent upon funding)
THIS IS A LONG TERM SUB POSITION to fill a temporary vacancy that will finish on the last day of the 2022-2023 school year.
Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, the LTS (Long Term Substitute) will gain essential and meaningful teaching experience. Excellent performance in this capacity will position a teacher well to compete for permanent teaching positions in Providence Schools and elsewhere.
Compensation and benefits for this position are equal to the compensation and benefits of a regular teacher including salary according to the Providence teacher salary scale (including during school vacation) on a step determined by previous teaching experience (credit given for experience in accredited schools and/or in a certified capacity). Other benefits include paid sick days, generous health benefits, and paid professional development.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
BA in the applicable field from accredited college or university
RIDE Requirements:
Elem. Sp. Ed. 1-6 and Elem. 1-6 with ESL
or Elem./Mid. Sp. Ed. K-8 with ESL
or Sec. Grades Sp. Ed. Teacher, Gr. 7-12 with Any Sec. Content with ESL
or Mid./Sec. Sp. Ed. 7-12 with ESL
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
- Creates an environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
- Participates in district and school-based professional development activities.
- Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time that provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate. *Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Knowledgeable in the use and implementation of assistive technology
- Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
- Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community.
- Monitors and assesses student progress and adjusts student instruction accordingly.
- Makes recommendations about appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments
- Makes recommendations to mainstream staff about the types of accommodations, adaptations, special resources, courses, classes, and classroom adjustments that are appropriate for each special education student
- Develops IEPs in accordance with state and federal regulations
- Creates and implements behavior intervention plans needed to achieve a positive learning environment
- Consistently implements the classroom behavior management point/level system
- Maintains data to support the effectiveness of intervention techniques
- Works to develop individual and classroom interventions
- Documents incident reports relating to crisis/time out/restraint
- Schedules three year re-evaluations for students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal regulations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
- Ability to instruct and support students at the middle and high school level; ability to develop and implement appropriate goals and objectives for each individual student.
- Good communication and human relations skills needed in order to collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, students, parents and community agencies, ability to work effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals and other school teams to implement administrative policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Microsoft Office applications, email, web applications, and industry specific technology.
- You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
- Bilingual Preferred
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).