Science Teacher, 6-12

PLACEMENT: Upper School

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and/or Program Administrator

WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: 185-day school year

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with special educators and other subject area teachers to provide science instruction to students using the Common Core Standards.
• Design and implement lessons emphasizing labs, hands-on techniques, and project-based learning.
• Implement individualized educational plans (IEPs/504’s) to meet the students’ individual needs.
• Attend IEP and other meetings to present students’ current levels of performance and identify future needs if requested.
• Work with educators and other staff to develop structures and procedures that will enable students with challenging behaviors to succeed in school and community
• Implement, modify, and report on those procedures for identified students
• Collect data as needed to monitor efficacy of individual behavioral programs
• Communicate expectations and outcomes to students, staff and families on a regular basis
• Work directly with students at-risk to help them develop appropriate behaviors and conflict resolution skills
• Provide support to staff and students in the event of a safety-related incident, including , when necessary, the use of appropriate physical intervention
• Support students in their efforts to complete classroom work and to achieve their annual and long-term academic goals
• Perform duties as assigned by the Site Administrator or the Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification from the Rhode Island Department of Education in one or more Science areas or able to obtain certification; additional certification in Special Education a plus.
• Knowledge of, and experience with multiple teaching techniques and methods to modify classroom instruction to meet students’ needs.
• Experience using relevant technology to individualize learning.
• Relevant work experience and effectiveness with a population that exhibits challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge and understanding of health, safety and emergency procedures in a school environment.
• Training and competency in Crisis Intervention/Mediation or ability to successfully complete training on hire.

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer