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Special Education Teacher - Elementary
40 hours
Additional stipend of $1,500 paid in August
Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence.
Meeting Street does not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of ethnicity, race, age, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, economic background/circumstances, physical and/or mental abilities, veteran status, marital status or resident immigration status. Meeting Street respects and celebrates the diversity that contributes to a healthy, caring community.
To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.
Meeting Street is currently offering a four-step $5,000 bonus to new employees for full-time, benefit eligible positions.
Summary of Main Duties:
Maintains a developmentally appropriate learning environment so that all students achieve academic and social success in a co-taught, fully inclusive classroom. This position is 40 hours per week.
Job Duties:
- Collaborates and co-teaches daily with other educator and specialists in the planning, adapting, and teaching of the general education curriculum for all learners.
- Plans and implements motivating and creative age-appropriate lessons and activities to address goals as outlined in each students’ IEP.
- Collaborates with other teachers and therapists to implement an integrated educational/ therapeutic model.
- Creates a learning environment where the students are stimulated and motivated to work to their best potential.
Full-time employees at Meeting Street enjoy low cost benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance plans (BCBSRI), vision insurance (VSP), employer-paid life insurance and long term disability, optional employee and dependent life insurance, voluntary medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, up to 5% company matching 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off (PTO), BCBS Wellness Program, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and much more!
If you are looking for a rewarding career to make a difference in children’s lives, then you have found the right path with Meeting Street. This is an opportunity to join Meeting Street where individuals of all abilities learn, play, work and live together.
Learn more about us at https://www.meetingstreet.org/
Requirements:- The position requires certification by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as a Special Education Teacher.
- Certified in Severe Disabilities (all ages) or Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Grades PK-8) with willingness to obtain Severe Disabilities Certification.
