Summer Early Childhood Special Education Evaluation Team – Special Education Teacher

Summer Early Childhood Special Education Evaluation Team – Special Education Teacher

(up to 5 positions)

Location: Pre-K Office

Dates: June 24, 2025 – August 22, 2025

Hours: Monday – Friday from 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Staff will remain on site during these hours

Up to 30 days – days TBD

Note: No work July 4th – Holiday

Job Description:

Under direction of the Early Childhood Special Education Manager and Chief of Student Support Services, the special educator will instruct pre-k students currently enrolled in who require reinforcement in language and social skills students’ Individual Educational Program (IEP).

Daily rateof pay, contingent upon funding

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of RI Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities
• Training in RI Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Training in completing Child Outcome Summary documents.
• Experience in writing developmentally appropriate, standards-based IEP goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Implementation and analysis of District assessment tools
• Knowledge of special education evaluation procedures, IEP and report writing, Powerschool

RIDE Requirements:

Certificate required by the State Department of Education Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificate(s) in appropriate subject area

• ECH Sp. Ed. PK-2 and ECH PK-2 or
• Elem. Sp. Ed. 1-6 and Elem. 1-6 or
• Sp. Ed. Elem./Mid KG-8

ESL Preferred

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

• Extensive coursework and/or experience in the education of young children and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Extensive knowledge and experience writing IEPs that are developmentally appropriate for children ages 3-5.
• Experience working with families of young children with disabilities.
• Knowledge of current research and teaching strategies for young children with disabilities.
• Explicit knowledge and training in using the DAYC and other educational tools for evaluating young children.
• Ability to complete case management activities – including but not limited to updating Powerschool and Skyward.
• Writing reports and IEPs reflecting the RI Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Knowledge of techniques that address the development of positive social behavior
• Ability to collaborate and work as a team with other professionals and families.
• Serve as a member of the Team of Qualified Professionals

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Training in the RI Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Completes documentation of progress as it relates to IEP goals and objectives.
• Completes summary report to include progress and continued need for skill development.
• Completes any/all duties assigned by the Office of Specialized Instruction and Services
• Administrators.
• Must commit to work all days

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