JOB DESCRIPTION
School Location: Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods ES and Alfred Lima ES
Elementary Teacher Special Education (2 positions)
PD Dates June 28, 29, 30, 2023 and August 18, 2023
Program Dates: July 10 - August 17, 2023
Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:45 am - 12:15 pm (AM shift) and/or 11:45-5:15 (PM shift)
Please Note: A teacher may opt in to do both shifts, however, teacher must commit for entire double shift schedule during the Summer Elementary Learning Program
The Teacher is a specialist in Special Education setting. The teacher provides high-level support and engaging instruction to students.
Teaching positions are based upon enrollment and funding. A minimum of 10 students is required to run a course.
$40.00 per hour (Contingent upon funding)
Please Note: Selected candidates will be required to attend a two-hour onboarding session to be held on June 14 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Candidates who fail to attend that session will not be eligible to work in the summer Learning program. A communication detailing times and location will be sent prior to the on-boarding session.
EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Current/valid RI Teacher Certificate in the appropriate subject areas 7-12
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES
- Setting expectations for daily in-seat instruction
- Monitor on line and in-seat daily progress, provide individualized support, provide direct instruction to students, set goals, celebrate successes, seek tech assistance when needed
- Support students with instruction
- Check-in meetings with students
- Daily, weekly grades and attendance
- Provide small group, and individual instruction based on student needs
- Administer and interpret educational assessments
- Implement a range of effective instructional strategies and classroom interventions
- Promote an environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students
- Participate fully in a PLCs including common planning, professional development, and self-reflection/evaluation
- Supervise students in a range of settings; protect and promote the safety and well-being of students, colleagues, equipment, materials/facilities
- Communicate and interact appropriately and professionally with students, colleagues, parents and the community
- Continuously develop and evolve teaching practice and support colleagues in their development
- Must commit to working all days of program as part of Summer Learning program requirements
- Must commit to attend all professional development days as part of Summer Learning program requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
- Current/valid RI Teacher Certificate in the appropriate subject areas 7-12
- Bachelor's Degree in Education from an accredited teacher education program
- Ability differentiate and scaffold instruction to support and accelerate learning for Special Education
- An asset-based view of diverse cultures and a belief in growth mindset
- Excellent organizational and communication skills to track and support students engaging in multiple modes of learning
This position is not eligible for benefits.