About this role
East Greenwich Public Schools seeks a highly qualified General Resource Teacher for a one-year-only position at Frenchtown Elementary School. The successful candidate will provide specially designed instruction and support to students with disabilities in resource and inclusive settings. The teacher will create a safe, supportive learning environment in which students are engaged and instruction is responsive to individual strengths, needs, and readiness levels. Essential Responsibilities: -Develop, implement, monitor, and review Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal requirements. -Provide specially designed instruction using evidence-based strategies, appropriate accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology as needed. -Assess student performance, collect and analyze academic and behavioral data, maintain accurate records, and use results to guide instruction and report progress. -Serve as case manager for assigned students and ensure that required timelines, meetings, documentation, and procedural requirements are completed accurately. -Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, support staff, administrators, and families to coordinate instruction and student services. -Support students across resource, general education, and other school settings while promoting access, independence, positive behavior, and meaningful participation. -Develop and maintain an organized schedule of instructional activities, services, meetings, and case-management responsibilities. -Provide clear, timely communication to families and members of each student's educational team regarding needs, services, and progress. -Direct and collaborate with paraprofessionals and other support staff assigned to students or instructional settings. -Maintain confidentiality of student information and records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district procedures. -Use district technology and educational platforms effectively to support instruction, documentation, communication, and assessment. -Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the building principal.
-Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution. -Appropriate Rhode Island Department of Education certification for the assigned grade levels, including Elementary Middle Special-Education Teacher Grades K-8 or other applicable certification. -Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, IEP development, differentiated instruction, and progress monitoring. -Strong oral and written communication, organization, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. -Ability to manage competing student and staff needs professionally, efficiently, and with sensitivity to individual circumstances.